chivalry
intermediateB2/ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/ · chiv-al-ry
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious codes of conduct.
Meanings
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious codes of conduct.
قرون وسطی کے شہسوار طبقے کا نظام جو اخلاقی، سماجی، اور مذہبی ضوابط پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے۔
شہسواریت
shahswariyat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- code of chivalry
- chivalrous acts
- spirit of chivalry
Example Sentences
The code of chivalry dictated that knights should protect the weak.
شہسواریت کا ضابطہ کہتا تھا کہ شاہسواروں کو کمزوروں کی حفاظت کرنی چاہیے۔
shahswariyat ka zaabta kehta tha ke shahsawarun ko kamzoron ki hifazat karni chahiye.
Chivalry in modern context often refers to courteous behavior toward women.
جدید سیاق و سباق میں شہسواریت اکثر خواتین کے ساتھ شائستہ سلوک کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
jadeed siaq wa sabaq mein shahswariyat aksar khawateen ke sath shayista sulook ke liye istemal hoti hai.
He was admired for his chivalry during the war.
وہ جنگ کے دوران اپنی شہسواریت کے لیے پسند کیا جاتا تھا۔
woh jang ke doran apni shahswariyat ke liye pasand kiya jata tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Chivalry sounds like 'shiver' – act brave like a knight and you'll 'shiver' less from fear.
Imagine a knight in shining armor rescuing a damsel in distress.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خضر کو دیکھ کر چلے شہسوار سب، / سچ تو یہ ہے کہ ان کا حال یہ ہے غمگین۔
Khidr ko dekh kar chale shahaswar sab, / sach to yeh hai ke unka haal yeh hai ghamgeen.
Seeing Khidr, all knights moved on, / the truth is, their condition is sorrowful.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیک لوگ ہمیشہ سچے رہتے ہیں۔
naik log hamesha sachay rehtay hain.
Good people always remain truthful.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "chevalerie" — knighthood, horse riding
First known use: 14th century
The term originated from the Old French word 'chevalerie', which denotes knighthood, derived from 'cheval' meaning horse. It evolved to signify the qualities of a knight, focusing on honor and gallantry.