Achi

See also: Achí, achi, achɨ, achįʼ, -a'chi, áchʼįʼ, āchi, and a̱chi

English

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Achi

1. A language of Guatemala.

Translations

the language

Etymology 2

From Hokkien 阿姊 (á-chí).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʔɐ.t͡ʃɪ/

Noun

Achi (plural Achis)

1. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) respectful honorific used before a name for the eldest sister
2. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for an elder sister: Sister
3. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for a young female senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community): Miss; Sister

Usage notes

In the Philippines, the term is primarily used and recognized within Chinese Filipino families as the predominant term to refer to and address the eldest sister in the family, and by extension, any elder sister in the family or even any older young female that the speaker is familiar with.

Related terms

• achi
• Ahiya
• ahiya

Anagrams

• Chai, Chia, chai, AHCI, chia