Word Meaning
चहरा
chahra
hinoun
Meaning
Face, countenance, or visage.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'chahra' (commonly 'chehra') denotes the human face, visage, or appearance. In this couplet, it appears in the Persian genitive construction 'chehra-e-rakhshān' (radiant face), describing the luminous countenance of the candle that dims against the superior glow of dawn or the beloved. It functions as a primary symbol of radiant beauty and aesthetic allure in classical verse.
Etymology
From Persian چهره (chihrah), meaning face, countenance, or portrait.
Usage
In classical ghazal, the beloved's face is routinely likened to luminous entities such as the full moon, the sun, or a burning candle.
Examples
The radiant face banished the gloom of night.
A pale face told the tale of longing.
Synonyms
रुख़सूरतमुखआरिज़
Related Words
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