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
1
A traditional Chinese unit of weight, also called a mace.
"The old recipe called for one chee of ground ginseng."
2
An informal short form of "cheetah".
"The kids nicknamed the fast runner "Chee"."
How to use chee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an old Chinese weight measurement or a casual shortening of cheetah.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chees
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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.
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Rhymes for chee
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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.
