Word Meaning
चेहरे
chehre
hinoun
Meaning
Face, countenance, or visage (inflected/oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'chehra' refers to the face or countenance, often portrayed as a canvas revealing inner grief. In this couplet, it appears in the oblique form 'chehre par' (upon the face), where the speaker advises withholding bloody tears so that internal torment does not visibly stain the face. The verse emphasizes restraint over displaying suffering publicly.
Etymology
Persian 'chihrah' (چہرہ), meaning face, countenance, or likeness.
Usage
In the ghazal, the face frequently symbolizes the mirror of hidden psychological torment or the luminous beauty of the beloved.
Examples
The color had drained completely from the face.
A quiet grief was etched upon the face.
Synonyms
रुख़सूरतमुखमुखड़ा
Related Words
रुख़्सारनक़ाबज़ब्तआँसू