nyun6 hau2嫩口
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Definition
Young and fresh, or inexperienced and new to something.
- young and fresh
- inexperienced; green; being a novice
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone who is green or lacks life experience, rather than just physical youth. It carries a slightly condescending or patronizing tone when used in a professional setting. While it can literally refer to food being tender, its figurative use for people is far more common in daily speech.
Examples
He is still very inexperienced at work, you need to teach him more.
This newcomer is so inexperienced, how can he handle this big deal?
Related words
Common phrases
a young and inexperienced guy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a child or a young person in a neutral or respectful way, as it implies a lack of capability or maturity that can sound insulting.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
