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单词 chowki
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Definition of chowki in English:

chowki

(also chowky)
nounˈtʃaʊkiˈtʃaʊki
Indian
  • 1A police station or jail.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The water body opposite the police chowki had a good mix of birds.
    • I filed a complaint at the Shah Alam police chowki and when Sonia came here, I gave her a written statement as well’ says Jannatbibi.
    • Several times the complainant approached the Ramgarh police chowki and each time a compromise was arrived at.
    • I frequently visited two police stations and met officers and constables there as well as in the chowkis.
  • 2A low wooden seat or stool.

    participants in the conference will be seated on chowkis
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I was made to sit on a chowki covered with a velvet red cloth adorned with a yellow gold edges curiously called a ‘masala’.
    • In the courtyard my meal was laid out covered with a tray on a chowki and a neighbor woman sat near it waiting for me.

Origin

From Hindi caukī (see chokey).

 
 

Definition of chowki in US English:

chowki

(also chowky)
nounˈtʃaʊkiˈCHoukē
Indian
  • 1A police station or jail.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Several times the complainant approached the Ramgarh police chowki and each time a compromise was arrived at.
    • I filed a complaint at the Shah Alam police chowki and when Sonia came here, I gave her a written statement as well’ says Jannatbibi.
    • I frequently visited two police stations and met officers and constables there as well as in the chowkis.
    • The water body opposite the police chowki had a good mix of birds.
  • 2A low wooden seat or stool.

    participants in the conference will be seated on chowkis
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I was made to sit on a chowki covered with a velvet red cloth adorned with a yellow gold edges curiously called a ‘masala’.
    • In the courtyard my meal was laid out covered with a tray on a chowki and a neighbor woman sat near it waiting for me.

Origin

From Hindi caukī (see chokey).

 
 
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