Cheunh

Cheunh is the native language of the Chiss, a blue-skinned humanoid species from the Unknown Regions of the Star Wars galaxy. It forms the core of Chiss cultural and bureaucratic life within the Chiss Ascendancy, though Galactic Basic is widely used for interstellar diplomacy and with outsiders. The language is not mutually intelligible with Basic, and most Chiss rely on translators when engaging with non-Chiss speakers.

Cheunh has its own writing system, often referred to as the Cheunh script, and is described in Star Wars canon and expanded universe material as highly logical and precise. The language features its own phonology and grammar, and it is culturally associated with the Ascendancy’s emphasis on order and planning.

In Star Wars media, Cheunh is notably associated with Grand Admiral Thrawn, a Chiss military commander whose use of Cheunh appears in his memoirs and dialogue, underscoring his identity and strategic mindset. The language is generally presented as a symbol of Chiss identity and independence within the galaxy.

Outside internal contexts, Cheunh is rarely heard directly in dialogue; most interactions with non-Chiss occur through translators or Basic. Scholarly resources within the Ascendancy study and preserve Cheunh, and interest in the language persists among fans and writers.