चि

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चि (ci)

1. beer

From Classical Newar 𑐔𑐷 (cī), perhaps from Proto-Sino-Tibetan *tsa (“salt”). Cognate to Thangmi छ्या, Chepang छेः.

• IPA^(key): [t͡ɕi]

चि • (ci) ? (Newa Spelling 𑐔𑐶)

1. salt

• (Vedic) IPA^(key): /t͡ɕi/
• (Classical) IPA^(key): /t͡ɕi/

From Proto-Indo-European *kʷey- (“to collect, gather, pile, build”).

चि • (ci)

1. to arrange in order, pile up, construct
2. to collect, gather, accumulate, acquire
3. to cover, inlay

From Proto-Indo-European *kʷey- (“to observe, perceive”).

चि • (ci)

1. to observe, perceive
2. to fix the gaze upon, be intent upon
3. to seek for, investigate, search through

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