1.
chick, baby bird
A young chicken or baby bird, especially one that has just hatched.
Writing
Usually written in hiragana. The kanji 雛 exists but is rarely used for this word.
USAGE (sense 1, chick):
Refers specifically to a baby chicken or newly hatched bird. The word is onomatopoeic, imitating the ピヨピヨ sound chicks make.
USAGE (sense 2, novice):
Used figuratively for someone who is inexperienced. Often self-deprecating or affectionate — less harsh than 素人 (amateur) or 未熟者 (unskilled person).