/tʃiː/ or /tʃɪh/; also /tʃɪ/ (depending on the accent and dialect)

Definitions

1. noun

A small Chinese temple or a figurine representing a Chinese deity, especially the Buddha

“The Buddhist temple in the countryside was a small chih, simple yet serene.”

2. noun

A small Buddha or a figurine of a Chinese deity

“The antique shop sold various chih, each one unique and beautifully crafted.”