چینی (cheeni)
noun · Beginner · Food & Drink
Meaning
English: Sugar
A sweet substance; the same word also means Chinese!
Examples
🗣 میں چائے میں چینی نہیں لیتا۔
💬 I do not take sugar in my tea.
Etymology
The word ‘چینی’ (cheeni) comes from the Persian ‘شکر’ (shakar), meaning ‘sugar’, signifying the influence of trade and Persian culture on Urdu.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written forms, it is prevalent across various registers, especially in culinary contexts.
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