chu
Chu (intj) means a sound imitating a kiss. Example: “She blew him a "chu!" from across the room.”
How to use chu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful kiss sound, or the name of an ancient Chinese kingdom.
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She blew him a "_____!" from across the room.
Etymology
The kiss-sound sense comes from Japanese ちゅっ (chu), an onomatopoeia; the historical sense refers to the ancient Chinese state of Chu.
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What does “chu” mean?
The word “chu” means a sound imitating a kiss. In plain terms, a playful kiss sound, or the name of an ancient Chinese kingdom.
How do you pronounce “chu”?
“Chu” is pronounced choo (/tʃuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “chu” in a sentence?
Here is “chu” used in a sentence: “She blew him a "chu!" from across the room.”
What is another word for “chu”?
Words with a similar meaning to “chu” include Huan Chu (5th century state) and Ma Chu (10th century state).
What part of speech is “chu”?
Depending on how it is used, “chu” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “chu” come from?
The word “chu” comes from Chinese. The kiss-sound sense comes from Japanese ちゅっ (chu), an onomatopoeia; the historical sense refers to the ancient Chinese state of Chu.
Is “chu” a common word?
“Chu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chu” have?
“Chu” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sound imitating a kiss.
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