Word Meaning
रुख़्सार
rukhsār
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
Cheek, face, or countenance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'rukhsar' signifies the cheek or face. Typically compared to a blooming rose in descriptions of the beloved, it can also manifest the lover's grief through pallor and falling tears. In Mir's verse, it reflects the physical trace of youth's enduring sorrow as an unyielding yellow paleness.
Etymology
Persian 'rukhsār' (رخسار), composed of 'rukh' (face, cheek) and the suffix '-sār'.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'rukhsar' often symbolizes glowing youthful beauty when red, or deep inner suffering when depicted as pale and tear-stained.
Examples
A teardrop trembling on the rose-like cheek
The pale cheek betrayed a wounded heart
Synonyms
गालकपोलआरिज़
Related Words
रुख़चेहराआरिज़ज़र्दी