Urdu · Food & Drink
چینی
cheeni
Sugar
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sweet substance; the same word also means Chinese!
Example
میں چائے میں چینی نہیں لیتا۔
I do not take sugar in my tea.
Etymology
The word 'چینی' (cheeni) comes from the Persian 'شکر' (shakar), meaning 'sugar', signifying the influence of trade and Persian culture on Urdu.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written forms, it is prevalent across various registers, especially in culinary contexts.