noun

chee

Chee (noun) means a traditional Chinese unit of weight, also called a mace. Example: “The old recipe called for one chee of ground ginseng.”

noun

A traditional Chinese unit of weight, also called a mace.

"The old recipe called for one chee of ground ginseng."

An informal short form of "cheetah".

"The kids nicknamed the fast runner "Chee"."

How to use chee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an old Chinese weight measurement or a casual shortening of cheetah.

Word forms

chees plural, chee plural, chees plural

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The old recipe called for one _____ of ground ginseng.

Etymology

The "cheetah" sense comes from clipping the word down to its first syllable.

Rhymes for chee

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chee” mean?

The word “chee” means a traditional Chinese unit of weight, also called a mace. In plain terms, either an old Chinese weight measurement or a casual shortening of cheetah.

How do you use “chee” in a sentence?

Here is “chee” used in a sentence: “The old recipe called for one chee of ground ginseng.”

What part of speech is “chee”?

“Chee” is a noun.

How many meanings does “chee” have?

“Chee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Chinese unit of weight, also called a mace.