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