also: ひよっこ
noun
Refers to a baby bird, especially a chicken chick. Also used metaphorically for a young, inexperienced person (see sense 2).
See also: 雛 (ひな)
庭でひよこがピヨピヨ鳴いている。
A chick is chirping in the garden.
It's my first time raising chicks.
noun
Metaphorical use for a person who is new and inexperienced, like a fledgling. Often used in a slightly teasing or affectionate way.
まだひよこだから、先輩に教えてもらおう。
I'm still a greenhorn, so I'll ask my senior to teach me.
彼はひよこプログラマーだが、やる気はある。
He's a rookie programmer, but he's motivated.