Chini
चीनी
CHEE-nee
Hindi word for sugar; also means Chinese.
Meaning & usage
In Hindi, 'chini' refers to sugar, derived from the Persian word 'chini', meaning 'Chinese', as sugar was historically associated with China. It can also directly mean 'Chinese', relating to people or things from China.
In a sentence
Could you pass the chini for my tea, please?
As seen in crosswords
Chini is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Hindi word for sugar; also means Chinese” (5)
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