chân ướt chân ráo
[t͡ɕən˧˧ ʔɨət̚˧˦ t͡ɕən˧˧ zaːw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) naively; amateurly; artlessly; inexperiencedly
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) simple and naive; amateurish; inexperienced; wet behind the ears
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chân ướt chân ráo” mean?
(adverb) naively; amateurly; artlessly; inexperiencedly
Is “chân ướt chân ráo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“wet behind the ears” (English) — near equivalent.