Word Meaning
जूँ
jūñ
hiadverb
Meaning
Like; as; just as; in the manner of.
Detailed Meaning
A particle of comparison meaning 'like' or 'as', historically favored in classical Urdu and Rekhta poetry. In this couplet, it functions as a comparative marker introducing the image of a peacock's feather to depict the intricate patterning of an essence or mirror. It parallels Persian 'hamchū' and modern Hindustani 'jaise'.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'यथा' (yathā) / Prakrit 'जिंव' (jiṁva), evolving into Old Hindavi 'ज्यों' / 'जूँ'.
Usage
A frequent marker of simile in classical ghazal, often paired with 'tūñ' or used independently in place of 'mis̤l'.
Examples
Jūñ shama-e-sahar bujh jānā
Jūñ gard-e-rāh uṛnā
Synonyms
जैसेज्योंमानिंदमिसल
Related Words
यूँत्योंतश्बीह