Word Meaning
छुपा
chhupā
hiverb
Meaning
Remained concealed, kept hidden, or stayed secret.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'chhupā' denotes remaining hidden, concealed, or secret from the gaze of others. In Mir's couplet, it refers to the inability to keep the passion of love suppressed or veiled despite deliberate effort.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit 'chuppa-', connected to Indo-Aryan roots denoting concealment.
Usage
Frequently deployed in ghazals in the negative to express the inevitable revelation of passionate love.
Examples
The secret of love never stayed hidden from the world.
That moon-like face remained hidden behind the veil.
Synonyms
छिपापोशीदापिनहाँओझल
Related Words
छुपनाछुपानाछिपाव