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- chihli/ˈtʃiːli/A historical name for a province in northern China, now known as Hebei, and specifically for the Gulf of Chihli (now the Bohai Sea).nounVery Low
- chihuahua/tʃɪˈwɑːwə/A very small breed of dog originating from Mexico, characterized by its compact size, large pointed ears, and alert expression.nounB2
- chikamatsu/ˌtʃɪkəˈmætsuː/A proper noun referring to the Japanese playwright Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653–1725), a master of bunraku (puppet theater) and kabuki.nounLow (Specialist/Literary)
- chilblain/ˈtʃɪlbleɪn/A painful, itchy swelling on the skin, typically on fingers or toes, caused by poor circulation in cold damp weather.nounLow
- chilcat/ˈtʃɪl.kæt/A high-quality, traditional ceremonial blanket or robe woven by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, particularly the Tlingit and related groups.nounRare/Very Low
- child/tʃaɪld/A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.nounA1 (Extremely High Frequency)
- child abuse/ˈtʃaɪld əˌbjuːs/Intentional actions that cause harm or the risk of harm to a child, including physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment, neglect, and exploitation.nounB2-C1
- child benefit/ˈtʃaɪld ˌben.ɪ.fɪt/A regular payment made by the government to parents or guardians for each dependent child.nounB2
- child bride/ˈtʃaɪld ˌbraɪd/A very young girl who is married, often to an older man.nounLow (Specialised/Contextual)
- child endowment/tʃaɪld ɪnˈdaʊ.mənt/A government payment made regularly to parents or guardians to help support the financial costs of raising a child.nounLow
- child guidance/ˈtʃaɪld ˌɡaɪd(ə)ns/Professional advice and support given to parents, guardians, and children regarding behavioral, emotional, and social development.nounC1
- child labor/tʃaɪld ˈleɪ.bə(r)/The employment of children in work that is harmful to their physical, mental, or social development.nounLow to Medium
- child labour/ˈtʃaɪld ˌleɪ.bə(r)/The employment of children in work that is harmful to their physical and mental development, deprives them of childhood, and is often exploitative.nounB2
- child pornography/tʃaɪld pɔːˈnɒɡrəfi/Visual or audio-visual material that sexually exploits or depicts children.nounC2
- child psychiatry/ˌtʃaɪld saɪˈkaɪ.ə.tri/The medical specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.nounC1/C2
- child psychology/ˈtʃaɪld saɪˈkɒlədʒi/The scientific study of the psychological processes, development, and behavior of children from infancy through adolescence.nounC1-C2
- child restraint/ˈtʃaɪld rɪˌstreɪnt/A safety device or system designed to securely hold a child in a vehicle seat during travel to prevent or reduce injury in a collision.nounC1
- child support/ˈʧaɪld səˌpɔːt/A regular payment made by one parent to another for the financial support of a child or children following separation or divorce.nounC1
- child welfare/ˈtʃaɪld ˌwel.feər/A country's or community's system of laws, policies, and services designed to protect children's basic rights and ensure their safety, health, and development.nounC1
- child wife/ˈtʃaɪld ˌwaɪf/A girl or very young woman married to a significantly older man; historically, a wife who is a child or adolescent.nounC2 - Very low frequency, specialized/historical
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