Word Meaning
सुर्ख़
surkh
hiadjective
Meaning
Red, crimson, or blood-colored.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'surkh' denotes a vivid red or crimson color, traditionally associated with blood, wine, roses, or blushing. In this couplet, it qualifies 'sarishk' (tears) to indicate tears of blood shed in profound grief, which leave stains on the bedding resembling scattered rose petals.
Etymology
Persian (سرخ), from Old Persian / Proto-Iranian *suxra- ('red, glowing').
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals with tears ('ashk-e-surkh') or wine ('bāda-e-surkh') to emphasize agony, passion, or martyrdom in love.
Examples
His eyes remained crimson through the sleepless night.
A crimson tear dropped onto the page of longing.
Synonyms
लालरक्तिमअह्मर
Related Words
सुर्ख़ीसुर्ख़-रूसरिश्क