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English
Etymology 1
Proper noun
Achi
- A language of Guatemala.
Translations
Etymology 2
From Hokkien 阿姊 (á-chí).
Pronunciation
Noun
Achi (plural Achis)
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) respectful honorific used before a name for the eldest sister
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for an elder sister: Sister
- (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) respectful honorific used before a name for a young female senior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community): Miss; Sister
Usage notes
In the Philippines, the term is primarily used and recognized within Chinese Filipino families as the predominant term to refer to and address the eldest sister in the family, and by extension, any elder sister in the family or even any older young female that the speaker is familiar with.
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