Word Meaning
राँग
rāṅg
hinoun
Meaning
Tin, solder, or pewter; an easily fusible soft white metal.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Hindustani poetry, 'rāṅg' denotes tin or pewter, noted for its low melting point and pale silvery color. In this couplet, it serves as a vivid simile for the delicate 'sīm-tan' (silver-bodied beloved) who melts away at the slightest warmth or intimacy. It highlights extreme fragility and sensitivity to passionate contact.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit रङ्ग (raṅga, meaning tin) through Prakrit into Old Hindi and Urdu.
Usage
Conventionally deployed in Urdu ghazals as an emblem of tenderness and melting under the heat of passion or proximity.
Examples
pighal kar rah gayā dil jaise rāṅg aag par
sīm-tan un kā pighaltā hai ba-raṅg-e-rāṅg
Synonyms
राँगाक़लईटीन
Related Words
सीम-तनपिघलनामोमधात