Word Meaning
रुख़
rukh
hinoun
Meaning
Face, cheek, or countenance; also direction or inclination.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'rukh' commonly denotes the luminous face or cheek of the beloved. In this couplet, it appears in the compound 'shauq-e-rukh', indicating the poet's deep yearning to gaze upon the beloved's face. It is frequently employed to evoke radiance, allure, and divine or mortal beauty.
Etymology
Persian (رخ - rukh), meaning cheek, face, countenance, or direction.
Usage
Commonly combined with luminous adjectives such as 'rukh-e-raushan' or 'rukh-e-zeba' to portray the captivating glow of the beloved's countenance.
Examples
rukh-e-raushan se parda hataana
kisi ki taraf rukh karna
Synonyms
चेहरामुखड़ाआरिज़सूरत
Related Words
रुख़साररू-ब-रूरुख़-ए-रौशन