Chih

Chih is a transliteration that has appeared in English-language writing to represent various East Asian syllables, and its meaning depends on historical period, language, and context. Because it is not standardized, it should be interpreted with attention to surrounding information.

In Mandarin Chinese, the syllable that is often written as "zhi" in modern pinyin has historically appeared as "chih" in older romanization systems such as Wade-Giles. In pinyin, the same sound is spelled "zhi" and can correspond to characters such as 志, 智, or 指, among others. The use of "chih" thus reflects a historical spelling practice rather than a current standard.

In personal naming, "Chih" can appear as a component of a Chinese given name or, less commonly, as a surname when transliterated into English. Its exact pronunciation and character would depend on the chosen Chinese characters and the romanization system used. Because Chinese names can be rendered in multiple ways in English, the spelling "Chih" alone does not identify a specific origin or meaning without additional context.

As an acronym, CHIH may stand for various organizations, standards, or terms in different countries and fields. The exact expansion is context-dependent, and there is no single universally recognized meaning for this acronym. When encountered, the intended sense is typically clarified by accompanying text or institutional affiliation.