Where does “pâi-ìuhjīu” come from?
pâi-ìuhjīu (Khiamniungan Naga) comes from Khiamniungan Naga jīu — To delay action or remain concealed while observing a situation, awaiting the optimal moment to act whether to launch an ambush, seize an opportunity, or receive good fortune.
pâi-ìuhjīu (Khiamniungan Naga): To stalk prey from a hidden spot near a fruit tree, waiting to ambush any animal that arrives to feed
Definitions
- To stalk prey from a hidden spot near a fruit tree, waiting to ambush any animal that arrives to feed
Ancestry of “pâi-ìuhjīu”, step by step
pâi-ìuhjīu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Khiamniungan Naga jīu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khiamniungan Naga | jīu | To delay action or remain concealed while observing a situation, awaiting the optimal moment to act whether to launch an ambush, seize an opportunity, or receive good fortune |
via Khiamniungan Naga ìuh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khiamniungan Naga | ìuh | swiddenan area of land that has been cleared by cutting the vegetation and burning it; slash and burn |