"achi" meaning in English

See achi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈʔɐ.t͡ʃɪ/ [Philippine], /ˈɑ.t͡ʃi/ [US] Forms: achis [plural]
Etymology: From Hokkien 阿姊 (á-chí). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|阿姊|tr=á-chí}} Hokkien 阿姊 (á-chí) Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} achi (plural achis)
  1. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) the eldest sister Tags: Philippines, colloquial Categories (topical): Siblings
    Sense id: en-achi-en-noun-dvjhzwND Disambiguation of Siblings: 13 16 22 14 15 20 Categories (other): Chinese Filipino English, Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 12 17 20 21 19
  2. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) an elder sister Tags: Philippines, colloquial, informal Categories (topical): Female family members, Siblings
    Sense id: en-achi-en-noun--t-TmVQx Disambiguation of Female family members: 9 19 26 9 13 23 Disambiguation of Siblings: 13 16 22 14 15 20 Categories (other): Chinese Filipino English, Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 12 17 20 21 19
  3. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, familiar) a young female senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community) Tags: Philippines, colloquial, familiar Categories (topical): Female family members, Siblings
    Sense id: en-achi-en-noun-a3EzU-LL Disambiguation of Female family members: 9 19 26 9 13 23 Disambiguation of Siblings: 13 16 22 14 15 20 Categories (other): Chinese Filipino English, Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 12 17 20 21 19
  4. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) respectful term of address for the eldest sister Tags: Philippines, colloquial Categories (topical): Siblings
    Sense id: en-achi-en-noun-WyLYI35f Disambiguation of Siblings: 13 16 22 14 15 20 Categories (other): Chinese Filipino English, Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 12 17 20 21 19
  5. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful term of address for an elder sister Tags: Philippines, colloquial, informal Categories (topical): Female family members, Siblings
    Sense id: en-achi-en-noun-uKZIRO3L Disambiguation of Female family members: 9 19 26 9 13 23 Disambiguation of Siblings: 13 16 22 14 15 20 Categories (other): Chinese Filipino English, Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 12 17 20 21 19
  6. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, familiar) respectful term of address for a young female senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community) Tags: Philippines, colloquial, familiar Categories (topical): Female family members, Siblings
    Sense id: en-achi-en-noun-e6zxRp3t Disambiguation of Female family members: 9 19 26 9 13 23 Disambiguation of Siblings: 13 16 22 14 15 20 Categories (other): Chinese Filipino English, Philippine English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 12 17 20 21 19
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: Achi, ahiya, Ahiya, dichi, dihia

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