English to English Dictionary

Chinese New Year's Eve

The evening preceding the first day of the Lunar New Year, traditionally celebrated with a large family reunion dinner and various cultural customs.

Chinese herbal medicine

A major component of traditional Chinese medicine that utilizes plant parts, minerals, and animal products to prevent and treat illnesses.

Chinese-English

Relating to both the Chinese and English languages.

Chinglish

A form of English that is influenced by Chinese, often characterized by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing.

Chink

A narrow opening, crack, or fissure, typically through which light or air can pass.

Chink in armor

A vulnerable spot or weakness in someone's otherwise strong character, plan, or defense that can be exploited.

Chinky

Full of chinks, cracks, or narrow openings; fissured.

Chinook

A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the lower Columbia River region.

Chip

A small piece or fragment of something, often broken off from a larger object.

Chipmunk

A small, striped rodent of the family Sciuridae, native to North America, known for its cheek pouches used for storing food.

Chippewa

A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the northern United States and southern Canada.

Chippiness

A state of irritability, touchiness, or readiness to take offense, often stemming from an inferiority complex or perceived slights.