Meaning of
khunuk
ख़ुनुक • خنک
English
cool; refreshing; pleasant
Hindi
ठंडा; ताज़गी भरा; सुखद
Urdu
ٹھنڈا; تازگی بخش; خوشگوار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye rangeen aanchal ye pur noor chehra
khanak paayalon kii ye choodi ka ghera
jahaan tak bhi dekho hai KHushboo tumhaari
tumhaari chamak se hai dil men savera
1
kya Vaaqaii vo teri paazeb kii khanak thii
aisa sukoon to bas nusrat ke gaane men hai
30
tere paayal ki khushbuon ki khanak
dhadkanoon ko badhaate jaati hai
4
hijr ka khunuk-mausam der tak nahin rehta
zindagi ka ye aalam der tak nahin rehta
2
khanak paayal ki jab sunta nahin vo
to kangan ko bajaati hai vo ladki
1
ye rangeen aanchal ye pur noor chehra
khanak paayalon kii ye choodi ka ghera
jahaan tak bhi dekho hai KHushboo tumhaari
tumhaari chamak se hai dil men savera
1
kya Vaaqaii vo teri paazeb kii khanak thii
aisa sukoon to bas nusrat ke gaane men hai
30
Nuance
Khunuk evokes the gentle touch of a cool breeze on a warm day. It suggests a soothing presence, a moment of relief and tranquility amidst life's heat.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to describe moments of peace and calm. It contrasts with the intensity of passion, offering a serene counterbalance.
Closing Insight
Khunuk is a gentle reminder of the beauty in calmness. It whispers of the peace found in nature's quiet moments.