jīh

Khiamniungan Naga

Etymology

Conceptual root meaning to cross or to intersect, extending metaphorically to concepts of constraint and interception.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʃiʔ³³/

Verb

jīh

  1. To make a crossing or slashing motion; to mark with a line or lines that intersect.
    Synonyms: pǖlàih, hīang

Usage notes

  • The core meaning of "jih" involves a crossing vector of motion. Its specific semantic meaning is highly dependent on the verbal suffix like jeih or khua that follows it, transforming the base action into one of marking, confining, or diverting.

Antonyms

Derived terms

  • jīhjèih
  • jīhīe
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