Refine this word faster
Chu
Definitions
- 1 The sound of a kiss. slang
"By the way, isn't it interesting that the Japanese hear the sound "chu" when someone kisses? In the US, we usually say, "smooch," "smack," "smerp," or even "swock." Now, everytime^([sic]) I kiss my husband, I'm listening to hear if it sounds like "chu.""
- 1 Initialism of Chung Hua University, a university in Hsinchu, Republic of China (Taiwan). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 A surname from Mandarin.
- 3 An ancient Chinese viscounty and kingdom of the Zhou dynasty (circa 1030–223 B.C.E.) along the Yangtze River. historical
"A group of bronzes of the late Western Chou were uncovered in Chingshan County, Hupeh Province, and 25 pieces of stone ching (musical chimes) with a painted design of the State of Chu were found in Chiangling County of the same province."
- 4 A river in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
"The Kara-tau, or "Black Mountain," the last spur of the Tian-shan towards the north-west, seldom exceeds 6,500 feet in height, but is geographically of great importance, as forming the water-parting between the Sir and Chu basins. It also abounds most in coal, iron, copper, and argentiferous lead."
- 5 The realm of this state, as a region or fief in later imperial China. historical
Show 2 more definitions
- 6 Huan Chu, the short-lived kingdom of Huan Xuan (403–404 C.E.). historical
- 7 Ma Chu, a kingdom (907–951 C.E.) during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. historical
- 1 Initialism of containerized housing unit, a shipping container converted to living space. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 1 You. nonstandard, slang
Etymology
From the Japanese ちゅっ (chu', onomatopoeia).
Pronunciation spelling of you, especially when preceded by a t sound.
Typically, the Wade–Giles romanization of the common Mandarin 朱 (Zhū) Wade-Giles romanization: Chu¹.
From Mandarin 楚 (Chǔ), 储 (Chǔ), and 褚 (Chǔ).
From Russian Чу (Ču), from its local name.
See also for "chu"
Next best steps
Mini challenge
Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.