المعنى
It's better to have a small amount of something than to have nothing at all.
خلفية ثقافية
Kachi is traditionally served to women after childbirth to regain strength. Its presence in the proverb highlights its status as a 'basic necessity' food. The proverb is also understood in Dari-speaking regions, though local variations in food names might exist. The sentiment of pragmatism is shared. Tajik Persian uses similar structures, though they might prefer more literary forms in formal writing. Second-generation Iranians often use this phrase in English ('Kachi is better than nothing') as an inside joke or a way to connect with their heritage.
Rhyme Time
Remember the rhyme! Kachi/Hichi. If you forget the words, just remember the 'ee-chee' sound.
Don't be Rude
Be careful using this when someone gives you a gift. It can sound like you're calling their gift 'cheap' if your tone is wrong.
المعنى
It's better to have a small amount of something than to have nothing at all.
Rhyme Time
Remember the rhyme! Kachi/Hichi. If you forget the words, just remember the 'ee-chee' sound.
Don't be Rude
Be careful using this when someone gives you a gift. It can sound like you're calling their gift 'cheap' if your tone is wrong.
The 'Short' Version
You don't need to say 'ast' (is) at the end. Just 'Kachi behtar az hichi' is enough and sounds more native.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
کاچی بهتر از _______ است.
The proverb is 'Kachi behtar az hichi'.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to say 'Kachi behtar az hichi'?
Select the best scenario:
The phrase is used for small gains that are better than nothing.
What does 'Kachi' literally refer to in this proverb?
Kachi is a type of...
Kachi is a traditional Persian flour-based pudding.
Complete the dialogue.
A: نمرهام خیلی بد شد، فقط ۱۰ گرفتم. B: ناراحت نباش، _______.
This is a common way to comfort someone who got a low but passing grade.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
The Value Scale
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينکاچی بهتر از _______ است.
The proverb is 'Kachi behtar az hichi'.
Select the best scenario:
The phrase is used for small gains that are better than nothing.
Kachi is a type of...
Kachi is a traditional Persian flour-based pudding.
A: نمرهام خیلی بد شد، فقط ۱۰ گرفتم. B: ناراحت نباش، _______.
This is a common way to comfort someone who got a low but passing grade.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةKachi is a traditional Persian pudding made of flour, oil/butter, sugar, and saffron. It's very simple and comforting.
Yes, if you are discussing a small budget or a minor win, but keep your tone professional.
'Hichi' is the colloquial form. In proverbs, the colloquial form is often used to keep the rhythm.
No, it's generally used for things, situations, or results. Using it for a person would be very insulting.
Yes: 'کاچی بهتر از هیچ است', but it's rarely used in speech.
It usually means you are 'content' or 'accepting'. It's a mix of both.
Then you don't use this. Kachi is simple but good. If the thing is bad, you'd say 'be dard nemikhore' (it's useless).
Yes, in modern novels and dialogues to show a character's pragmatic nature.
It's several hundred years old, rooted in Iran's long history of folk wisdom.
No! That would mean 'Nothing is better than Kachi', which is a very different sentence!
عبارات ذات صلة
لنگه کفش در بیابان نعمت است
similarA single shoe in the desert is a blessing.
سیلی نقد به از حلوای نسیه
contrastA slap in cash is better than halva on credit.
قناعت توانگر کند مرد را
builds onContentment makes a man rich.
آب که از سر گذشت، چه یک وجب چه صد وجب
contrastOnce the water is over your head, it doesn't matter if it's one inch or a hundred.
