Charas Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtʃɑɹəs

CHAR-uhs

UK

ˈtʃʌrəs

CHUH-ruhs

Definition

Charas is a hand-made cannabis resin, similar to hashish, traditionally produced and used in India and some surrounding regions for smoking or ritual purposes.

Usage & Nuances

'Charas' is less common in Western countries, but widely known in India. It is often associated with traditional or spiritual use. Unlike hashish, charas is made from live cannabis plants. The term is informal and mainly discussed in contexts related to cannabis culture or drug laws.

• Spanish: charas (resina de cannabis) - hachís (India)
• Portuguese (BR): charas (resina de cannabis) - haxixe (Índia)
• Portuguese (PT): charas (resina de cannabis) - haxixe (Índia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 查拉斯（印度大麻树脂）
• Chinese (Traditional): 查拉斯（印度大麻樹脂）
• Hindi: चरस
• Arabic: تشاراس (راتينج القنب الهندي)
• Bengali: চরস
• Russian: чарас
• Japanese: チャラス
• Vietnamese: charas - nhựa cần sa thủ công (Ấn Độ)
• Korean: 차라스
• Turkish: çaras
• Urdu: چرس
• Indonesian: charas - ganja resin (tradisional India)

Example Sentences

Charas is a type of cannabis resin from India.

basic

People make charas by hand.

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In India, some people use charas for rituals.

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They offered me some charas, but I didn’t try it.

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Tourists sometimes seek charas in the Himalayas.

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Making charas is illegal in many countries.

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