Persian · Question Words

چی

chi

What (casual)

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

The everyday what; che / chist in formal speech.

Example

این چیست؟

What is this?

Etymology

The casual pronoun 'چی' (chi) is a colloquial form used for questioning, originating from Middle Persian influences on modern speech.

How & Where It’s Used

'چی' (chi) is typically employed in informal spoken contexts, widely recognized and used in casual conversations among friends and family.

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