Word Meaning
ख़ुद-बीन
khud-bīn
hiadjective
Meaning
Self-regarding, conceited, vain, or proud.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'khud-bīn' denotes a person obsessed with their own beauty or virtue, often carrying connotations of vanity. In this couplet, the poet playfully admits to vanity because looking at his mirror-faced beloved naturally reflects his own image. It transforms an apparent flaw into a clever testament to the beloved's polished radiance.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'khud' (self) and 'bīn' (seeing, from 'dīdan').
Usage
Frequently paired with terms like 'khud-aara' in ghazals to describe either the aloof beloved or playfully subverted by the speaker.
Examples
The mirror made the khud-been youth even more vain.
A khud-been nature seldom grasps the humility of love.
Synonyms
मग़रूरघमंडीख़ुद-पसंदआत्ममुग्ध
Related Words
ख़ुद-आराख़ुद-पसंदख़ुदीख़ुद-बीनी