Meanings
A soft glow or brightness; a shining quality.
ایک نرم چمک یا روشنی؛ چمکنے کی کیفیت۔
چمک
chamak
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- sheen of the moon
- sheen of new paint
- sheen of polished metal
Example Sentences
The sheen of the freshly polished car was irresistible.
تازہ پالش کی گئی کار کی چمک ناقابل مزاحمت تھی۔
Taza polish ki gayi car ki chamak naqablay muzaahmat thi.
The sheen of the lake in the morning sun was breathtaking.
صبح کی دھوپ میں جھیل کی چمک دلکش تھی۔
Subah ki dhoop mein jheel ki chamak dilkash thi.
Her dress had a beautiful sheen that caught everyone's attention.
اس کی لباس میں ایک خوبصورت چمک تھی جس نے سب کی توجہ حاصل کی۔
Us ki libaas mein aik khoobsurat chamak thi jis ne sab ki tawajjo hasil ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sheen' as the shine on a clean surface.
Imagine a shiny car reflecting sunlight on a clear day.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کبھی تو چمک دکھا زخموں سے، زندگی کا ہے یہ بھرم توڑنا
Kabhi to chamak dikha zakhmon se, zindagi ka hai yeh bharam todna
Sometimes show your sheen from wounds, this is the illusion of life to break.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چمک ہمیشہ سچائی کی پہچان ہوتی ہے
chamak hamesha sachai ki pehchan hoti hai
Sheen is always the identity of truth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "scīne" — bright, shining
First known use: 15th century
The word 'sheen' has its roots in Old English and has evolved through Middle English, retaining its meaning related to brightness and shine.