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चीख

cheekh 上位6,000

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解説 चीख in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'चीख' (Cheekh) as a simple noun meaning 'scream'. Focus on identifying the word in basic sentences. For example, 'यह एक चीख है' (This is a scream). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar. Just remember that it is a feminine word. You will mostly hear it in stories or see it in picture books. Think of it as the sound someone makes when they are very scared. Practice saying the word clearly—it sounds like 'cheek' in English but with a soft 'kh' sound at the end. You can associate it with a picture of a ghost or a scary movie. Try to recognize it when you hear someone talking about a loud sound. Simple phrases like 'तेज़ चीख' (loud scream) are good to start with. Don't worry about plural forms yet; just focus on the singular 'चीख'.

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'चीख' in basic functional sentences. You should learn the common verb pairings like 'चीख सुनाई दी' (A scream was heard) and 'चीख मारना' (To let out a scream). You will notice that because 'चीख' is feminine, the verbs around it change (e.g., 'दी' instead of 'दिया'). You should be able to describe simple situations, like 'मैंने एक चीख सुनी' (I heard a scream). You can also start using simple adjectives like 'डरावनी' (scary) or 'तेज़' (loud). Understanding the difference between 'चीख' (the sound) and 'चीखना' (the action of screaming) becomes important now. You might see this word in short news snippets or simple stories. Practice building small sentences about things that might make you scream, like a spider or a sudden loud noise. This level is about making the word part of your active vocabulary for describing basic reactions.

At the B1 level, you can use 'चीख' to describe more complex emotions and situations. You should become comfortable with the compound noun 'चीख-पुकार', which describes a scene of chaos or commotion. You can use the word in the past tense with more confidence, such as 'जब उसने भूत देखा, तो उसकी चीख निकल गई' (When he saw the ghost, a scream escaped him). You should also understand how to use the plural form 'चीखें' (cheekhein) correctly with feminine plural verb endings (e.g., 'सुनाई दे रही थीं'). At this level, you can start using 'चीख' in more abstract ways, like 'खुशी की चीख' (scream of joy). You will encounter this word more frequently in Hindi films and intermediate-level literature. Your ability to distinguish 'चीख' from 'चिल्लाहट' (shouting) should be improving, allowing you to be more precise in your descriptions of sounds and reactions.

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At the B2 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'चीख'. You can use it to describe atmosphere and tone in writing. For instance, 'सन्नाटे को चीरती हुई एक चीख' (A scream piercing the silence). You should be familiar with idiomatic expressions and how 'चीख' can represent social or political distress in news reports or editorials. Your grammar should be flawless when using this word, handling complex sentence structures like 'उसकी चीखों ने सबका ध्यान खींचा' (Her screams drew everyone's attention). You can also explore synonyms like 'क्रंदन' or 'कराह' and know exactly when 'चीख' is the more appropriate choice. You should be able to discuss the emotional impact of a 'चीख' in a literary text or a movie scene, explaining why the author chose that specific word to convey a particular feeling of terror or desperation.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'चीख' becomes sophisticated and often metaphorical. You can use it to describe 'silent screams' (मौन चीख) or the 'screams of history' (इतिहास की चीखें). You understand the word's placement in high-level literature and poetry, where it might symbolize the collective anguish of a people or the existential dread of an individual. You can use the word in complex grammatical constructions, including passive voices and conditional sentences. You should be able to critique the use of the word in different registers—from the sensationalist 'चीख-पुकार' of tabloid journalism to the subtle, evocative 'चीख' in a ghazal. Your vocabulary is rich enough to replace 'चीख' with even more specific terms if needed, but you choose 'चीख' for its raw, primal power when the context demands it. You can engage in deep discussions about how the concept of a 'scream' is portrayed in Indian culture versus other cultures.

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At the C2 level, you have mastered 'चीख' in all its linguistic and cultural dimensions. You can use it with native-like precision in any context, whether it's an academic paper on linguistics, a creative writing piece, or a high-stakes debate. You understand the subtle phonological nuances of the word and how its sharp ending contributes to its onomatopoeic effect in Hindi. You are familiar with rare idioms and archaic uses of the word in classical literature. You can effortlessly switch between different dialects or registers where the word might be replaced by regional variations, yet you maintain a command over standard Hindi. A 'चीख' for you is not just a sound; it's a semiotic signifier that you can manipulate to create specific rhetorical effects. You can analyze the 'soundscape' of a Hindi text and explain the rhythmic and emotional role that the word 'चीख' plays within it.

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A feminine noun meaning scream or shriek.
Commonly used for fear, pain, or shock.
Pairs with verbs like 'निकलना' and 'सुनाई देना'.
Essential for describing intense emotional reactions.

The Hindi word चीख (Cheekh) is a feminine noun that translates primarily to 'scream', 'shriek', or 'piercing cry' in English. Unlike a general shout (which might be चिल्लाहट or पुकार), a चीख usually implies a sudden, high-pitched vocalization triggered by intense emotion—most commonly fear, physical pain, or deep shock. It is a word that carries significant emotional weight and is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts in Hindi literature and daily conversation.

Grammatical Gender: Feminine (स्त्रीलिंग). This means adjectives and verbs associated with it must agree with its feminine nature (e.g., 'तेज़ चीख', 'चीख सुनाई दी').
Intensity Level: High. It suggests a sound that cuts through silence or other noises, often startling the listener.

In a daily life context, you might use चीख to describe the sound someone makes when they see a spider, when they are injured, or when they witness something horrific. However, it's not always negative; in some contexts, it can describe a 'scream of joy' (खुशी की चीख), though this is less common than the fear-based usage. Understanding the nuance of चीख involves recognizing its sharp, instantaneous quality.

अंधेरे कमरे से एक डरावनी चीख आई। (A scary scream came from the dark room.)

Historically, Hindi literature uses the word to evoke pathos. For example, the 'silent scream' of the poor or the oppressed is a common trope in social realism. In these instances, चीख represents an unvoiced plea for help. When you hear the word in a Bollywood thriller, it’s almost always associated with a plot twist or a moment of high tension. It is a visceral word that connects directly to the human fight-or-flight response.

When analyzing the frequency of this word, it appears across all registers. In news reporting, you'll see phrases like 'चीख-पुकार मच गई' (an outcry/commotion broke out) following an accident. In poetry, it might signify the 'shriek of the wind'. Because it is a short, punchy word ending in a consonant, it sounds as sharp as the action it describes.

उसकी चीख सुनकर सब दौड़ पड़े। (Everyone ran after hearing her scream.)

Synonym Comparison: While 'चिल्लाहट' (chillaahat) is a general shouting, 'चीख' is more acute. You 'chilla' (shout) to call someone, but you 'cheekh' (scream) when you are in pain.

Culturally, the expression of a चीख can be seen as a loss of control. In traditional settings, maintaining composure is often valued, so a चीख marks a breaking point where emotion overcomes social decorum. This makes it a powerful tool for storytellers to show that a character has reached their limit.

दर्द के मारे उसकी चीख निकल गई। (A scream escaped him due to pain.)

Using चीख correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's ergative structure and noun-verb agreements. Since चीख is a feminine noun, you must use feminine verb forms like सुनाई दी (was heard) or निकल गई (escaped). Let's look at the most common sentence patterns involving this word.

Pattern 1: [Possessive] + चीख: उसकी चीख (His/Her scream), मेरी चीख (My scream). Note that the possessive 'his/her' uses 'उसकी' (feminine) because it agrees with 'चीख', not the person screaming.

बच्चे की चीख बहुत तेज़ थी। (The child's scream was very loud.)

One of the most frequent verbs paired with चीख is निकलना (to emerge/come out). When you say 'मेरी चीख निकल गई', it literally means 'My scream came out', but it translates to 'I let out a scream' or 'A scream escaped me'. This suggests the scream was involuntary.

In more descriptive writing, you can use adjectives like भयानक (terrible), तेज़ (loud/sharp), or धीमी (faint). For example, 'दूर से एक धीमी चीख सुनाई दी' (A faint scream was heard from afar). Notice how the adjective धीमी also takes the feminine ending.

रात के सन्नाटे में एक चीख गूँज उठी। (A scream echoed in the silence of the night.)

Compound Usage: 'चीख-पुकार' (Cheekh-pukaar) is a compound noun meaning 'cries and shouts' or 'commotion'. It is used to describe a chaotic scene where many people are shouting or crying out in distress.

When using the plural form चीखें (cheekhein), the verbs change accordingly. 'उसकी चीखें' (her screams) would be followed by 'सुनाई दे रही थीं' (were being heard). This is common in suspenseful narratives or news reports about accidents.

घायलों की चीखें सुनकर दिल दहल गया। (Hearing the screams of the injured, the heart shuddered.)

In formal Hindi, you might encounter the word in legal or journalistic contexts, such as 'चीख-ओ-पुकार' (a more Persianized version of the compound noun). However, for most learners, sticking to the standard noun चीख with verbs like सुना, मारना (to let out a scream), or निकलना is sufficient.

If you are in India or watching Hindi media, you will encounter the word चीख in several specific environments. Understanding these contexts helps you grasp the word's emotional resonance beyond its dictionary definition.

1. News and Media: News anchors often use the term 'चीख-पुकार' when reporting on natural disasters, accidents, or protests. It evokes a sense of tragedy and chaos. You might hear: 'हादसे के बाद वहाँ चीख-पुकार मच गई' (After the accident, screams and shouts broke out there).

Bollywood movies are another primary source. From classic horror films to intense dramas, the चीख is a staple. In a thriller, a character might say, 'क्या तुमने वह चीख सुनी?' (Did you hear that scream?). In a melodrama, a mother might let out a चीख upon hearing bad news about her child. The word is often dramatized with heavy echo effects in cinema.

फिल्म के उस सीन में उसकी चीख बहुत डरावनी थी। (In that scene of the movie, her scream was very scary.)

In literature and poetry (Shayari), चीख often represents the 'voice of the soul' or 'anguish'. A poet might write about the 'चीख' of a broken heart. Here, it’s not a literal sound but a metaphor for intense internal suffering that no one else can hear. This is the 'मौन चीख' (silent scream) mentioned earlier.

In everyday conversations, parents might use the word when scolding children: 'इतनी ज़ोर से चीख क्यों मारी?' (Why did you let out such a loud scream?). Or friends might recount a scary experience: 'छिपकली देखकर मेरी चीख निकल गई' (I screamed when I saw the lizard). It’s a very common way to express a reaction to a sudden fright.

मेले में बच्चों की खुशी की चीखें गूँज रही थीं। (Screams of joy from children were echoing in the fair.)

2. Medical and Emergency Contexts: In a hospital setting, a doctor might ask, 'क्या मरीज़ की चीख सुनाई दी?' (Was the patient's scream heard?). It is used to gauge the level of pain or distress.

Finally, you’ll find the word in the titles of books or movies, much like 'The Scream' (Edward Munch's painting is called 'चीख' in Hindi translations). It serves as a powerful, one-word hook that promises intensity and emotion.

For English speakers learning Hindi, the word चीख presents a few grammatical and contextual hurdles. Avoiding these common mistakes will make your Hindi sound more natural and accurate.

Mistake 1: Incorrect Gender Agreement: Many learners assume all sounds are masculine. They might say 'एक बड़ा चीख' (A big scream - masculine). Correct: 'एक बड़ी चीख' (feminine). The adjective must end in 'ई' and the verb must reflect the feminine nature of the noun.

Wrong: उसने एक डरावना चीख मारी।
Right: उसने एक डरावनी चीख मारी।

Mistake 2: Confusing 'चीख' (Noun) with 'चीखना' (Verb). In English, 'scream' can be both a noun and a verb. In Hindi, they are distinct. You cannot say 'मैं चीख हूँ' to mean 'I am screaming'. You must use the verb form: 'मैं चीख रहा हूँ'. Conversely, you cannot use the verb when a noun is required.

Mistake 3: Overusing चीख for general shouting. If you are just calling out to a friend across the street, don't use चीख. That would imply you are in extreme pain or mortal danger. Use आवाज़ देना (to give a call) or चिल्लाना (to shout). Using चीख in a mundane context sounds overly dramatic or even alarming.

Context: Calling a waiter.
Wrong: मैंने वेटर को चीख मारी।
Right: मैंने वेटर को आवाज़ दी।

Mistake 4: Pluralization: The plural of 'चीख' is 'चीखें' (cheekhein). Learners often forget to add the nasalization (the dot/bindu) at the end. Without the nasalization, it sounds like 'cheekhe', which is grammatically incorrect for the plural noun.

Finally, be careful with the phrase 'चीख निकलना'. This is an intransitive construction. You don't 'do' the scream; the scream 'comes out' of you. Therefore, you don't use 'ने' with the subject. Say 'मेरी चीख निकल गई' (My scream came out) rather than 'मैंने चीख निकाला'.

To truly master Hindi, you need to know when to use चीख and when to opt for a synonym that might better fit the context. Here is a breakdown of similar words and how they differ.

चिल्लाहट (Chillaahat): This is the most common alternative. It refers to general shouting or yelling. While a 'चीख' is usually a single, sharp sound, 'चिल्लाहट' can be a continuous noise, like people arguing or a coach shouting at players.
पुकार (Pukaar): This means a 'call' or 'plea'. It is much softer and more intentional than a 'चीख'. You use 'पुकार' when calling for help or calling God (ईश्वर की पुकार). It lacks the visceral, involuntary nature of a scream.

Comparison:
1. दर्द की चीख (Scream of pain - Acute)
2. गुस्से की चिल्लाहट (Shout of anger - General noise)

Another word is कराह (Karaah), which means a 'moan' or 'groan'. This is used specifically for physical pain but represents a lower volume and pitch than a चीख. If someone is slowly suffering, they कराह; if they are suddenly stabbed, they चीख.

In poetic or high-literary Hindi, you might find क्रंदन (Krandan). This refers to a mixture of weeping and screaming, usually associated with deep mourning or lamentation. It is much more formal than चीख.

Summary Table

चीख: Sudden, high-pitched, fear/pain.
चिल्लाहट: General shouting, anger/calling.
पुकार: A call/plea, intentional.
कराह: A moan/groan, low-pitched pain.
शोर: Loud noise/commotion.

Choosing the right word depends on the 'texture' of the sound you want to describe. If the sound is sharp and pierces the air, चीख is your best bet. If it's a wall of sound from a crowd, go with शोर or चिल्लाहट.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The word 'चीख' is considered onomatopoeic by some linguists because the sharp 'ch' and the breathy 'kh' mimic the sudden intake and release of breath during a real scream.

発音ガイド

UK /tʃiːkʰ/

US /tʃikʰ/

The stress is equal on the single syllable, but the 'kh' at the end should be clearly articulated.

韻が合う語

भीख (Bheekh - Alms) सीख (Seekh - Lesson/Skewer) तीख (Teekh - Sharpness) लिख (Likh - Write - partial) दिख (Dikh - See - partial) चीख (Cheekh) पीख (Peekh) रीख (Reekh)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it like 'cheek' (the body part) without the breathy 'h' at the end.
Making the 'kh' sound too much like a 'k' (unaspirated).
Shortening the 'ee' vowel to a short 'i'.
Adding an extra vowel at the end like 'cheek-ha'.
Confusing the 'ch' with a 'sh' sound.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize due to its short length and common usage.

ライティング 3/5

Requires remembering the feminine gender and the 'kh' consonant.

スピーキング 3/5

The aspirated 'kh' can be tricky for English speakers.

リスニング 2/5

Very distinct sound, easy to pick out in a conversation.

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Feminine Noun Agreement

बड़ी चीख (Big scream), not बड़ा चीख.

Intransitive 'Nikalna'

मेरी चीख निकल गई (My scream escaped), no 'ne' used.

Plural Formation

चीख + एँ = चीखें.

Compound Noun Pluralization

चीख-पुकार becomes चीख-पुकारें (rarely used, usually stays singular as a collective).

Conjunctive Participle

चीख सुनकर (After hearing the scream).

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यह एक चीख है।

This is a scream.

'चीख' is the subject.

मैंने चीख सुनी।

I heard a scream.

Simple past tense.

वह एक तेज़ चीख थी।

That was a loud scream.

'तेज़' (loud) modifies the feminine noun 'चीख'.

चीख मत मारो।

Don't scream.

Imperative negative.

यहाँ एक चीख है।

There is a scream here.

Locative 'यहाँ'.

बच्ची की चीख।

The girl's scream.

Possessive 'की' agrees with 'चीख'.

क्या वह चीख थी?

Was that a scream?

Interrogative sentence.

एक छोटी चीख।

A small scream.

'छोटी' (small) is feminine.

अचानक एक चीख सुनाई दी।

Suddenly a scream was heard.

'सुनाई दी' is the feminine form of 'heard'.

उसकी चीख बहुत डरावनी थी।

Her scream was very scary.

'डरावनी' (scary) matches the feminine noun.

दर्द के कारण उसकी चीख निकल गई।

A scream escaped him due to pain.

'निकल गई' suggests an involuntary action.

क्या तुमने वह चीख सुनी?

Did you hear that scream?

Direct question in past tense.

बच्चे की तेज़ चीख ने मुझे जगा दिया।

The child's loud scream woke me up.

'ने' construction with the subject 'चीख'.

वहाँ से चीखें आ रही हैं।

Screams are coming from there.

Plural 'चीखें' with 'आ रही हैं'.

उसने डर के मारे चीख मारी।

He let out a scream out of fear.

'चीख मारना' is a common verb phrase.

रात में एक चीख गूँजी।

A scream echoed in the night.

The verb 'गूँजना' (to echo) in feminine past tense.

हादसे के बाद चारों तरफ चीख-पुकार मच गई।

After the accident, screams and shouts broke out everywhere.

Use of the compound noun 'चीख-पुकार'.

उसकी चीख सुनकर पड़ोसी दौड़कर आए।

Hearing her scream, the neighbors came running.

'सुनकर' is a conjunctive participle.

फिल्म की वह चीख आज भी याद है।

That scream from the movie is still remembered today.

'याद है' used with the subject 'चीख'.

अंधेरे में किसी की चीख गूँज रही थी।

Someone's scream was echoing in the dark.

Continuous past tense 'गूँज रही थी'.

उसने अपनी चीख दबाने की कोशिश की।

She tried to suppress her scream.

'दबाने की कोशिश' (attempt to suppress).

क्या यह खुशी की चीख थी या डर की?

Was this a scream of joy or of fear?

Contrast between 'खुशी' and 'डर'.

भीड़ में उसकी चीख कहीं खो गई।

Her scream got lost somewhere in the crowd.

Metaphorical use of 'खो जाना'.

उसकी चीखों ने सन्नाटा तोड़ दिया।

Her screams broke the silence.

Plural subject 'चीखों ने'.

उसकी चीख में एक अजीब सा दर्द था।

There was a strange kind of pain in her scream.

Abstract quality 'अजीब सा दर्द'.

जैसे ही बिजली कड़की, एक चीख सुनाई दी।

As soon as the lightning struck, a scream was heard.

'जैसे ही... वैसे ही' construction.

मदद के लिए उसकी आखिरी चीख भी बेअसर रही।

Even her last scream for help was ineffective.

'बेअसर' (ineffective/useless).

पहाड़ों में चीखें गूँजती हुई लौट आईं।

The screams came back echoing in the mountains.

Describing an echo using 'लौट आना'.

उसकी चीख ने पूरे इलाके में दहशत फैला दी।

Her scream spread terror throughout the area.

'दहशत फैलाना' (to spread terror).

वह अपनी चीख को गले में ही रोक गया।

He stopped his scream right in his throat.

Describing a physical struggle to stay silent.

रात के सन्नाटे को चीरती हुई वह चीख भयानक थी।

That scream, piercing the silence of the night, was terrible.

Participial phrase 'सन्नाटे को चीरती हुई'.

अस्पताल के गलियारों में चीखें आम बात थीं।

Screams were a common thing in the hospital corridors.

'आम बात' (a common matter/occurrence).

कविता में कवि ने समाज की मौन चीख को स्वर दिया है।

In the poem, the poet has given voice to the silent scream of society.

Metaphorical use in literary analysis.

उसकी चीख में विद्रोह की एक झलक थी।

There was a glimpse of rebellion in her scream.

Abstract noun 'विद्रोह' (rebellion).

इतिहास की चीखें आज भी इन दीवारों में दफन हैं।

The screams of history are still buried in these walls today.

Personification of history.

वह चीख महज़ एक आवाज़ नहीं, एक चेतावनी थी।

That scream was not just a sound; it was a warning.

Use of 'महज़' (merely).

उसकी आँखों में एक अनकही चीख तैर रही थी।

An unspoken scream was floating in her eyes.

Metaphorical 'तैर रही थी' (was floating).

भीड़ की सामूहिक चीख ने सत्ता को हिला दिया।

The collective scream of the crowd shook the power/regime.

'सामूहिक' (collective) and 'सत्ता' (power/regime).

उसकी चीख का सन्नाटा शब्दों से अधिक मुखर था।

The silence of her scream was more vocal than words.

Oxymoron 'चीख का सन्नाटा'.

क्या तुमने कभी आत्मा की चीख सुनी है?

Have you ever heard the scream of the soul?

Philosophical inquiry.

शून्य में गूँजती वह चीख अस्तित्व के संकट का प्रतीक थी।

That scream echoing in the void was a symbol of existential crisis.

High-level vocabulary like 'अस्तित्व के संकट'.

उसकी चीख ने समय के प्रवाह को एक पल के लिए थाम लिया।

Her scream stopped the flow of time for a moment.

Hyperbolic literary expression.

लेखक ने युद्ध की विभीषिका को एक बच्चे की चीख में समेट दिया।

The author encapsulated the horror of war in a child's scream.

Complex verb 'समेट देना' (to encapsulate/fold in).

वह चीख किसी आदिम भय की अभिव्यक्ति थी।

That scream was an expression of some primal fear.

'आदिम' (primal/primitive).

न्याय की चीखें अक्सर नौकरशाही की फाइलों में दब जाती हैं।

The screams for justice often get buried in the files of bureaucracy.

Political metaphor.

उसकी चीख का प्रतिध्वनि आज भी मेरे अंतर्मन में गूँजती है।

The echo of her scream still resonates in my inner self today.

'प्रतिध्वनि' (echo/resonance) and 'अंतर्मन' (inner self).

महानगरीय कोलाहल में व्यक्तिगत चीखें अपना अर्थ खो देती हैं।

In the metropolitan clamor, individual screams lose their meaning.

'महानगरीय कोलाहल' (metropolitan clamor).

उसकी चीख एक सभ्यता के पतन की घोषणा थी।

Her scream was the announcement of the fall of a civilization.

'सभ्यता के पतन' (fall of civilization).

よく使う組み合わせ

तेज़ चीख

डरावनी चीख

चीख निकलना

चीख मारना

चीख सुनाई देना

खुशी की चीख

दर्द की चीख

मौन चीख

चीख-पुकार

चीख गूँजना

よく使うフレーズ

चीख-पुकार मचना

— A state of chaos and loud crying/shouting breaking out.

स्टेशन पर चीख-पुकार मच गई।

चीख पड़ना

— To suddenly let out a scream.

वह डर के मारे चीख पड़ा।

गले में चीख अटकना

— To be so scared that the scream doesn't come out.

डर के मारे उसकी चीख गले में ही अटक गई।

चीख दबाना

— To try and stop oneself from screaming.

उसने अपना मुँह बंद करके चीख दबाई।

आखरी चीख

— The final cry before death or a major event.

वह उसकी आखिरी चीख थी।

चीखें मारना

— To scream repeatedly or loudly.

बच्चा दर्द से चीखें मार रहा था।

चीख-ओ-पुकार

— A more formal/Persianized version of commotion.

वहाँ बहुत चीख-ओ-पुकार थी।

एक ही चीख में

— In a single breath/scream.

उसने एक ही चीख में सब कह दिया।

चीख की आवाज़

— The sound of a scream.

क्या तुमने चीख की आवाज़ सुनी?

सन्नाटा चीरती चीख

— A scream that pierces the silence.

सन्नाटा चीरती चीख ने सबको डरा दिया।

よく混同される語

चीख vs चीखना

This is the verb (to scream), whereas 'चीख' is the noun (a scream).

चीख vs चिल्लाना

This means to shout or yell, which is less intense and more general than a scream.

चीख vs चींटी

Sounds slightly similar to a beginner, but means 'ant'.

慣用句と表現

"कलेजा चीख उठना"

— To feel extreme inner pain or sympathy.

उसकी हालत देखकर मेरा कलेजा चीख उठा।

Literary

"चीख-चीख कर कहना"

— To say something very loudly or repeatedly to emphasize it.

मैं चीख-चीख कर थक गया पर किसी ने नहीं सुना।

Informal

"मौन भी चीखता है"

— Silence can be louder than words (metaphor for intense suffering).

कभी-कभी मौन भी चीखता है, बस सुनने वाला चाहिए।

Poetic

"चीखें निकलवाना"

— To torture or cause someone extreme pain.

दुश्मन ने उसकी चीखें निकलवा दीं।

Aggressive

"चीख का गला घोंटना"

— To forcefully suppress a scream or a protest.

तानाशाह ने जनता की चीख का गला घोंट दिया।

Political

"पत्थरों की चीख"

— The suffering of even the most emotionless things.

इस खंडहर में पत्थरों की चीख सुनाई देती है।

Poetic

"चीख बनकर रह जाना"

— To be reduced to a state of mere suffering with no help.

उसकी ज़िंदगी एक चीख बनकर रह गई।

Literary

"आसमान चीख उठना"

— A sound so loud that even the sky seems to respond.

उसके दुख से आसमान चीख उठा।

Hyperbolic

"चीख की हद तक"

— To the extreme limit.

वह चीख की हद तक परेशान था।

Colloquial

"अंधेरे की चीख"

— The terror associated with darkness.

अंधेरे की चीख ने उसे सोने नहीं दिया।

Poetic

間違えやすい

चीख vs चिल्लाहट

Both involve loud voices.

Cheekh is acute and often involuntary; Chillaahat is general shouting/yelling.

बच्चे की चीख (Pain) vs बच्चों की चिल्लाहट (Playing).

चीख vs पुकार

Both are vocalizations.

Pukaar is a call or plea; Cheekh is a scream.

मदद की पुकार (Intentional) vs डर की चीख (Involuntary).

चीख vs शोर

Both are loud.

Shor is general noise; Cheekh is specifically a high-pitched cry.

ट्रैफ़िक का शोर vs औरत की चीख.

चीख vs कराह

Both relate to pain.

Karaah is a low groan; Cheekh is a high scream.

मरीज़ की कराह (Constant) vs मरीज़ की चीख (Sudden).

चीख vs आवाज़

Cheekh is a type of आवाज़.

Awaaz is any sound/voice; Cheekh is a specific loud cry.

मधुर आवाज़ vs डरावनी चीख.

文型パターン

यह [Noun] है।

यह चीख है।

मैंने [Noun] सुनी।

मैंने चीख सुनी।

[Possessive] चीख निकल गई।

उसकी चीख निकल गई।

[Adjective] चीख सुनाई दी।

भयानक चीख सुनाई दी।

[Noun] को चीरती हुई चीख।

सन्नाटे को चीरती हुई चीख।

[Abstract Noun] की चीख।

आत्मा की चीख।

[Complex Context] में चीख।

इतिहास के पन्नों में दबी चीख।

[Metaphorical] चीख।

मौन की गूँजती चीख।

語族

名詞

चीख (Scream)

चीख-पुकार (Commotion)

चीत्कार (Shriek)

動詞

चीखना (To scream)

चीखवाना (To cause to scream)

形容詞

चीखता (Screaming - participle)

चीखनेवाला (One who screams)

使い方

frequency

Common in fiction, news, and emotional conversation. Rare in technical or scientific writing.

よくある間違い

एक बड़ा चीख → एक बड़ी चीख
Since 'चीख' is feminine, the adjective 'बड़ा' must change to 'बड़ी'.
मैंने चीख सुना। → मैंने चीख सुनी।
The verb 'सुना' must agree with the feminine noun 'चीख', making it 'सुनी'.
वह बहुत चीख है। → वह बहुत चीख रहा है।
You cannot use the noun 'चीख' as a verb. Use the continuous verb form 'चीख रहा है'.
चीख-पुकार मच गया। → चीख-पुकार मच गई।
Even the compound noun 'चीख-पुकार' is generally treated as feminine.
उसने चीख निकाला। → उसकी चीख निकल गई।
While 'उसने चीख मारी' is okay, 'निकलना' is better used as an involuntary action without 'ne'.

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Gender Matters

Always remember 'चीख' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Adjectives like 'डरावनी' and 'बड़ी' are your friends here.

Use Compound Words

Using 'चीख-पुकार' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when describing a chaotic scene.

The 'Kh' Sound

Don't say 'Cheek'. Make sure to add that breathy 'h' at the end of 'Cheekh' to be understood correctly.

Don't Overuse

Don't use 'चीख' for just calling someone. It's too dramatic. Use 'आवाज़' for general calling.

Show, Don't Tell

Instead of saying 'He was scared', say 'उसकी चीख निकल गई' (His scream escaped) to show the reaction.

Movie Cues

Watch Hindi horror movies to hear how 'चीख' is used in high-tension moments. It will help lock the word in your memory.

Literary Use

In poetry, 'चीख' is very powerful. If you see it in a poem, look for deeper meanings like social injustice or heartbreak.

Involuntary Action

Use the phrase 'चीख निकल गई' for things you didn't mean to do. It sounds very natural.

Rhyme Time

Rhyme 'Cheekh' with 'Seekh' (lesson). A 'Cheekh' can often be a 'Seekh' (a scream can be a lesson)!

Plural Verbs

When using 'चीखें' (plural), make sure your verb is also plural, like 'आ रही थीं'.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of the English word 'Cheek'. When you are scared and scream (Cheekh), your 'Cheeks' puff out or turn pale!

視覚的連想

Imagine the famous painting 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch. Label it in your mind as 'चीख' (Cheekh).

Word Web

Fear Pain Voice Sound Mouth Shock Night Echo

チャレンジ

Try to use 'चीख निकल गई' in a sentence about the last time you were surprised by something small, like a bug.

語源

The word 'चीख' is of Indo-Aryan origin, likely derived from Prakrit and related to Sanskrit roots that describe sharp sounds or birds' cries. It has been a part of the Hindi-Urdu (Hindustani) lexicon for centuries.

元の意味： A sharp, shrill sound or a cry of a bird.

Indo-Aryan -> Hindi

文化的な背景

Be careful when using this word around people who may have experienced trauma, as it is a high-trigger word related to distress.

English speakers might use 'shout' and 'scream' interchangeably, but in Hindi, 'चीख' is strictly the high-pitched shriek.

The Hindi translation of Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is 'चीख'. The 2016 Bollywood movie 'Pink' uses the concept of a woman's voice/scream as a central theme of consent. Famous poem 'Andher Nagri' uses 'चीख' to describe the chaos of a mismanaged kingdom.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Horror/Suspense

डरावनी चीख
रात की चीख
चीख सुनाई दी
खौफनाक चीख

Accidents/Emergency

चीख-पुकार
मदद की चीख
दर्द भरी चीख
घायलों की चीखें

Daily Surprise

चीख निकल जाना
हैरानी की चीख
छोटी सी चीख
चीख मारना

Literature/Poetry

मौन चीख
आत्मा की चीख
दिल की चीख
वक्त की चीख

Sports/Excitement

खुशी की चीख
जीत की चीख
जोश में चीख
भीड़ की चीख

会話のきっかけ

"क्या तुमने अभी कोई चीख सुनी? (Did you just hear a scream?)"

"जब तुम डरते हो, तो क्या तुम्हारी चीख निकल जाती है? (When you are scared, do you let out a scream?)"

"फिल्म में सबसे डरावनी चीख किसकी थी? (Whose was the scariest scream in the movie?)"

"क्या कभी तुम्हारी खुशी की चीख निकली है? (Have you ever let out a scream of joy?)"

"अस्पताल में चीख-पुकार सुनकर तुम्हें कैसा लगता है? (How do you feel hearing screams and shouts in a hospital?)"

日記のテーマ

उस समय के बारे में लिखें जब किसी चीज़ को देखकर आपकी चीख निकल गई थी। (Write about a time when you screamed seeing something.)

मौन चीख (Silent Scream) से आप क्या समझते हैं? अपने विचार लिखें। (What do you understand by 'Silent Scream'? Write your thoughts.)

एक कहानी लिखें जो एक रहस्यमयी चीख से शुरू होती हो। (Write a story that starts with a mysterious scream.)

क्या चीखना हमेशा बुरा होता है? तर्क दें। (Is screaming always bad? Give arguments.)

अपने पसंदीदा डरावने सीन का वर्णन करें जिसमें चीख का इस्तेमाल हुआ हो। (Describe your favorite scary scene where a scream was used.)

よくある質問

10 問

It is a feminine noun. You must use feminine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'तेज़ चीख' and 'चीख सुनाई दी'.

'चीख' is a sharp, high-pitched scream usually caused by fear or pain. 'चिल्लाहट' is more general shouting or yelling, often out of anger or just making noise.

You can say 'मैं चीखा' (masculine) or 'मैं चीखी' (feminine) using the verb. Or using the noun: 'मेरी चीख निकल गई'.

It's a compound noun meaning 'screams and shouts'. It's used to describe a scene of chaos, panic, or a major accident.

Yes, you can say 'खुशी की चीख' (a scream of joy), but without the context of 'खुशी', the word usually implies fear or pain.

No, it is an aspirated sound. You must blow out a little air when you say it. It's like the 'kh' in 'Khan'.

The plural is 'चीखें' (Cheekhein). Note the nasal sound at the end.

Usually no. For a dog, we use 'भौंकना' (bark). However, if the dog is in extreme pain and lets out a high-pitched shriek, you might use 'चीख'.

It literally means 'silent scream'. It's a metaphorical expression used in literature for deep, unexpressed suffering.

'Awaaz' is any voice or sound. 'Cheekh' is a specific, intense type of sound (a scream).

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