稚嫩

zhìnèn

adjective HSK 7-9 #35,817

Meanings

1 young and tender
2 immature
3 childish
4 puerile

Characters

young, immature

tender, soft, delicate

Examples

HSK 5

稚嫩的脸上写满了好奇。

Zhìnèn de liǎnshang xiě mǎn le hàoqí.

His tender young face was full of curiosity.

HSK 7-9

他的字迹还很稚嫩。

Tā de zìjì hái hěn zhìnèn.

His handwriting is still very immature.

Tips

usage

稚嫩 can describe physical youth (a young face, a child's voice) or skill - a 稚嫩的演技 is an unpolished, beginner-level acting performance. Mildly negative when applied to ability.

Stroke Order

稚 zhì

嫩 nèn