Word Meaning
चढ़ी
chaṛhī
hiverb
Meaning
Furrowed, raised, drawn up, or knitted in displeasure or anger.
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'chaṛhī' forms part of the idiom 'tevrī chaṛhnā', signifying the furrowing of the brow in anger or displeasure. It depicts the beloved's hidden scowl beneath the veil, which casts an outward crease upon the cloth. More broadly in Urdu verse, it denotes ascending, mounting, or intoxication.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'caḍh' / Prakrit 'caḍhaï', denoting to mount, rise, or climb.
Usage
In Urdu ghazal, it is frequently paired with 'tevrī' to depict the beloved's captivating yet intimidating anger or haughtiness.
Examples
tevrī chaṛhī huī us kī dekh kar dil kāñp uṭhā
nasha-e-mai kī tarah chaṛhī vo be-ḳhudī
Synonyms
तनीखिंचीउभरी
Related Words
चढ़नातेवरीचढ़ावचढ़ा