Word Meaning
तहज़ीब
tahzeeb
hinoun
Meaning
Culture, civilization, refinement, etiquette, or polished social order.
Detailed Meaning
'Tahzeeb' denotes civilization, culture, and refined social manners. In the given couplet, 'tahzeeb-e-haazir' refers to modern Western civilization, which is critiqued for granting an illusion of external liberty while spiritually enslaving human beings.
Etymology
Arabic root h-dh-b (ه-ذ-ب), meaning to prune, trim, refine, or purify.
Usage
In classical and philosophical Urdu poetry, tahzeeb is used both as an emblem of cultured grace and as a critique of modern materialistic civilization.
Examples
The decay of ancient civilization
The etiquette of traditional gatherings
Synonyms
सभ्यतासंस्कृतितमीज़शाइस्तगी
Related Words
मुहज़्ज़बतमद्दुनअदबशाइस्तगी