chưa chín
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
unripe; not yet cooked
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quả này còn xanh, chưa chín.This fruit is still green and unripe.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: For unripe fruit; còn sống is more usual for undercooked food. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “chưa chín” mean?
unripe; not yet cooked
Is “chưa chín” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.