Hindi Word · Intermediate
चांचिया
caste whose members live by thugging and looting especially on ships, pirate
Pronunciation: /t͡ʃɑːn.t͡ʃɪ.jɑː/
Meaning
caste whose members live by thugging and looting especially on ships, pirate
Example
...चांचिये पराये जहाज छीन लेते थे ; पर किड जिस जहाज का कप्तान था ... डाकुओं की करतूतों के कारण फिरंगी व्यापारियों को फिर कैद होना ...
...the pirates used to seize others' ships; but the ship of which Kidd was the captain ... due to the misdeeds of dacoits, the European traders had to be imprisoned again ...
Practice tips
- Practice चांचिया out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.