How Do You Spell CHIRI?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ɪɹi] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "CHIRI" corresponds to its pronunciation in IPA phonetic transcription as /t͡ʃi.ɾi/. The first phoneme represented by "CH" is a voiceless palatal affricate sound /t͡ʃ/ that can be found in English words such as "church" or "champion". The second syllable of the word "CHIRI" is pronounced with a trilled /r/ sound /ɾ/, which can be heard in Spanish and Italian languages. Together, these sounds form the unique pronunciation of the word "CHIRI" often heard in Filipino and Filipino-Chinese communities.

CHIRI Meaning and Definition

  1. Chiri is a noun that refers to a small particle or speck of dirt or dust. It commonly describes a minute substance that is barely noticeable to the naked eye. Chiri often carries a connotation of insignificance or triviality due to its tiny size.

    This term can be used in both a literal and metaphorical sense. In the literal sense, chiri typically represents physical particles of dust or dirt that can be found in various settings, such as floating in the air or settling on surfaces. For example, one might say, "The sunbeam revealed countless chiri particles dancing in the air."

    Metaphorically, chiri is often employed to portray something small, trivial, or inconsequential in a figurative sense. It can describe minor details, insignificant issues, or petty matters that have little importance. For instance, one might remark, "Amidst such a grand event, it's futile to argue over chiri-like details."

    The term chiri stems from the Japanese language, where it holds a similar meaning as described above. Its usage has since extended to other languages and cultures, particularly when referring to tiny particles or matters of minuscule significance. Therefore, chiri can be considered an international term in its application.

Common Misspellings for CHIRI

  • chiri9
  • chir8i
  • chiri8
  • hciri
  • cihri
  • chrii
  • chhiri
  • chiiri
  • chirri
  • chirii
  • CHhRI
  • CHIzI
  • CHIRh
  • chighri
  • c hiri
  • ch iri
  • chi ri
  • chir i

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