Word Meaning
चंद
chand
hiadjective
Meaning
A few, some, several, a small number.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'chand' functions as an indefinite numeral or quantifier meaning 'a few' or 'some'. In this couplet, it denotes a limited number of laments or sighs allotted to the speaker before existence. It conveys a sense of modest yet fated quantity.
Etymology
Persian (چند - chand), meaning 'some' or 'how many/much'.
Usage
In the ghazal, 'chand' is frequently used to emphasize the fleeting nature of worldly life or the limited measure of joys and sorrows.
Examples
a few moments of peace
some broken desires in the heart
Synonyms
कुछथोड़ेकतिपय
Related Words
चंद रोज़ाहर-चंदचंद-दर-चंद