Word Meaning
ख़ंदाँ
khandāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Smiling, laughing, cheerful, or brightly blooming.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'khandāñ' describes a person or countenance filled with laughter, and is metaphorically applied to a blossom opening up. In this couplet, 'rū-e-khandāñ' signifies the smiling, radiant face of the rose. The poet sets up an evocative contrast between the flower's apparent laughter and the dew that renders it an eye bathed in tears.
Etymology
Persian, present participle of 'khandīdan' (to laugh or smile).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'khandāñ' (smiling) is frequently paired or contrasted with 'giryāñ' (weeping) to convey the duality of love, joy, and sorrow.
Examples
lab-e-khandāñ (smiling lips)
chaman meñ har gul thā rū-e-khandāñ
Synonyms
शगुफ़्तामुस्कुराताहँसमुखशादाब
Related Words
ख़ंदाख़ंदा-ज़नख़ंदिगीतबस्सुम