chink
/tʃɪŋk/noun
उच्चारण चिंक
दरार, झिरी, सुराख़
Core word
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[C] ~ (in sth)
a narrow opening in something, especially one that lets light through
दरार, झिरी, सुराख़
- Sunlight came through a chink in the curtains.
- a chink in the wall
- Cold air came in through a chink in the window.
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- He peeped through a chink in the fence.
- The thief found a chink in the wall and crept through.
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[C] ~ (of sth)
a small amount of light coming through a narrow opening
(रोशनी की) पतली किरण
- A chink of light shone under the door.
- Morning light came through a chink in the curtains.
- A chink of light fell across the dark floor.
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- The only light came from a chink between the shutters.
- She saw a chink of daylight under the closed door.
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[C, usually sing.] ~ (of sth)
a light high ringing sound, like the sound of glasses or coins touching
खनक, टनटनाहट
- the chink of coins
- the chink of glasses
- I heard the chink of cups as tea was served.
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- The chink of keys told us that he had come home.
- The chink of metal bowls came from the kitchen.
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[I, T]
to make or cause something to make a light high ringing sound
खनकना, खनखनाना
- Coins chinked in her purse.
- The bangles chinked softly on her wrist as she stirred the tea.
- He chinked the coins in his pocket while he waited.
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- The glasses chinked as the waiter put the tray down.
- Her bangles chinked whenever she moved her hands.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
a chink in / of sth (gap)
A chink is a narrow gap, usually one that lets light or air through. It is followed by in for the thing with the gap and of for what passes through.
Chink संकरी दरार है, प्रायः ऐसी जिससे रोशनी या हवा आए। जिस वस्तु में दरार है उसके लिए in और जो उसमें से आता है उसके लिए of लगता है।
- Sunlight came through a chink in the curtain.
- A chink of light showed under the door.
a chink in sb's armour
This idiom means a small weakness in a person or system that seems strong.
यह मुहावरा किसी मज़बूत दिखने वाले व्यक्ति या तंत्र की छोटी कमज़ोरी को बताता है।
- The lawyer found a chink in the witness's armour.
chink (sound; verb)
Chink also means a light ringing sound of glass or coins. As a verb, it can be used with or without an object.
Chink का अर्थ काँच या सिक्कों की हल्की खनक भी है। क्रिया के रूप में यह कर्म के साथ या बिना कर्म के आ सकता है।
- The coins chinked in his pocket.
- They chinked glasses and wished each other well.
a chink in the wall / door / curtain
In is used with the place where the gap is.
जिस स्थान में दरार है उसके लिए in का प्रयोग होता है।
- The mouse slipped through a chink in the wall.
Offensive meaning
Chink is also a very offensive slur for Chinese people. Never use it to refer to people; use it only for the gap or the sound.
Chink चीनी लोगों के लिए अत्यंत आपत्तिजनक गाली भी है। इसे कभी लोगों के लिए प्रयोग न करें; केवल दरार या ध्वनि के अर्थ में प्रयोग करें।
- In exams, use chink only for a narrow gap or a ringing sound.
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adjective + chink
tinynarrowsmallfaintbright
- A faint chink of light came from the kitchen.
chink + preposition
in the wallin the curtainsin the doorin the armourof light
- She peeped through a chink in the door.
verb + chink
findsee throughfillpeep throughstuff
- They filled the chink with mud.
sound chink
of coinsof glassesof keysof banglesof bells
- The chink of bangles told her that her mother was near.
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- The hut was dark except for a chink of moonlight through the roof.
झोंपड़ी में अँधेरा था, केवल छत की एक दरार से चाँदनी की एक किरण आ रही थी।
- Radhika heard the chink of coins as the shopkeeper counted the change.
दुकानदार जब छुट्टे गिन रहा था तब राधिका ने सिक्कों की खनक सुनी।
- The rival team looked for a chink in our defence.
प्रतिद्वंद्वी टीम हमारे बचाव में कोई कमज़ोरी ढूँढ रही थी।
- Wind came in through a chink in the window frame.
खिड़की की चौखट की एक दरार से हवा अंदर आ रही थी।
- He saw a chink of hope in the doctor's words.
उसे डॉक्टर के शब्दों में उम्मीद की एक किरण दिखी।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words name small gaps and small sounds, and each is used in a different situation.
ये शब्द छोटी दरारों और छोटी ध्वनियों के नाम हैं, और हर एक अलग स्थिति में प्रयुक्त होता है।
A narrow gap that lets light through; also a light ringing sound.
संकरी दरार जिससे रोशनी आए; साथ ही हल्की खनक।
- A chink of light showed in the dark room.
A thin line where something has broken, or a narrow gap.
पतली रेखा जहाँ कुछ टूटा हो, या संकरी दरार।
- There is a crack in the plate.
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a chink in sb's armour
a weak point in somebody's argument, character or defences that can be used to attack them
कमज़ोर कड़ी, कमज़ोर पहलू
- The opposition found a chink in the minister's armour.
- His temper is the only chink in his armour.
§Grammar and usage
A chink in somebody's armour means a weak point, much like an Achilles heel.
A chink in somebody's armour का अर्थ किसी का कमज़ोर पहलू है, ठीक Achilles heel की तरह।