chân ướt chân ráo
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Meaning
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Adverb
To perform a task or activity when just starting out and lacking significant experience or in-depth understanding of the matter.
vi Anh ấy mới chân ướt chân ráo vào thành phố lập nghiệp.
en He has just naively started building his career in the city.
Adjective
The state of a person who has just entered a new environment and is still unfamiliar or inexperienced with the work.
vi Một người chân ướt chân ráo như tôi cần học hỏi thêm.
en An inexperienced person like me needs to learn more.