Telugu · Body & Health
చెయ్యి
cheyyi
Hand; arm
Beginnernoun
Definition
The upper limb; Telugus traditionally eat with the right hand.
Example
తినే ముందు చేతులు కడుక్కో.
Wash your hands before eating.
Etymology
'చెయ్యి' (cheyyi) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'हस्त' (hasta), which means 'hand'. This word emphasizes the significance of manual skill and action in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'చెయ్యి' is commonly used in spoken and written Telugu, applicable in both formal and informal situations, particularly during discussions on work or health.