稚嫩

zhìnèn

adjective #35,817

Meanings

1 young and tender
2 immature
3 childish
4 puerile

Characters

young, immature

tender, soft, delicate

Examples

他的字迹还很稚嫩。

Tā de zìjì hái hěn zhìnèn.

His handwriting is still very immature.

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.

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