An onomatopoeic sound like a short metallic ding or tinkle (e.g., a bell or timer).
電子レンジがチーンと鳴って料理が温まった。
The microwave went 'ding' and the food was heated.
舞台の上で鐘がチーンと鳴り、場面が変わった。
A bell gave a 'ding' on stage, and the scene changed.
漫才のオチで客席からチーンという効果音が入った。
At the punchline of the manzai act, a 'ding' sound effect was played from the audience.
An onomatopoeic sound representing a honk/snort or the sound of blowing one's nose.
寒くて、彼は外でチンと鼻を鳴らした。
Because it was cold, he snorted through his nose outside.
赤ちゃんがチンと鼻を鳴らしている。
The baby is making a little snorting sound with its nose.
To heat or cook something in a microwave (colloquial), from the microwave's dinging sound.
お弁当をチンしてから食べよう。
Let's microwave the bento before eating.
冷凍ご飯をレンジでチンするだけで食べられる。
You can eat frozen rice just by popping it in the microwave.
『チン』って聞こえたら取り出してねと言われた。
I was told to take it out when I hear the 'ding' (from the microwave).
Slang for the male genital organ (penis); an informal, sometimes vulgar abbreviation.
幼児語で『ちん』と言っておもちゃを隠した。
Using baby talk, they said 'chin' and hid the toy.
その言葉は下品に聞こえるので、正式な場では使わない方がいい。
That word sounds crude, so it's better not to use it in formal situations.