chín muồi

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See also: chín mươi

Vietnamese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

chín (ripe) +‎ muồi (ripe; favorable).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

chín muồi (𤇪)

  1. (literal) ripe (ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds)
  2. (figurative) ripe (ready for action or effect; prepared)
    tình thế/thời cơ đã chín muồi
    the time is ripe