Word Meaning
चीदा
chīda
hiadjective
Meaning
Plucked, picked, gathered, or carefully chosen.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from the Persian verb meaning to pluck or gather, 'chīda' functions as a past participle meaning plucked, gathered, or selected. In this couplet, within the compound 'der-chīda', it portrays a bud plucked after much delay or out of its prime. Figuratively in literary traditions, it can also refer to elite or select items.
Etymology
Persian, past participle of 'chīdan' (چیدن, to pluck, gather, pick).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently appears as the final element in compound adjectives describing gathered flowers or select words.
Examples
gul-e-chīda (a plucked rose)
sukhan-e-chīda (selected, refined poetry)
Synonyms
चुनिंदामुंतख़बगुज़ीदा
Related Words
चीदनगुलचींबरचीदा