Hindi · Numbers & Time
चार
chaar
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
साल में चार मौसम होते हैं।
There are four seasons in a year.
Etymology
The term 'चार' (chaar) traces its roots to the Proto-Indo-Iranian *cātur, which links it with similar numerals in other Indo-European languages. It has remained stable in form through the ages, retaining its meaning of four.
How & Where It’s Used
'चार' is widely used in both spoken and written forms of Hindi, applicable in formal and informal registers alike. It is recognized throughout India with little regional variation.