B2 Collocation خنثی

खुला दिमाग रखना

khula dimag rakhna

To have an open mind.

معنی

To be receptive to new ideas and different perspectives.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, 'khula dimaag' is a sign of being 'modern' and 'progressive.' It is often used in dating app bios to signal that the person is not bound by traditional prejudices. In tech hubs, this phrase is used during 'brainstorming' sessions. It's a way to tell employees that no idea is too crazy to be considered. When used in a traditional family setting, it can be a gentle way for the younger generation to ask elders to accept changes in lifestyle or career. The concept aligns with the ancient Jain philosophy of 'Anekāntavāda,' which teaches that truth has many facets and one must be open to all of them.

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Use with 'Ke Prati'

To sound more natural, use 'के प्रति' (towards) to specify what you are open to. E.g., 'बदलाव के प्रति' (towards change).

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Don't say 'Khuli'

Even if you are a woman, you say 'Khula dimaag' because 'khula' describes 'dimaag' (masculine), not you.

معنی

To be receptive to new ideas and different perspectives.

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Use with 'Ke Prati'

To sound more natural, use 'के प्रति' (towards) to specify what you are open to. E.g., 'बदलाव के प्रति' (towards change).

⚠️

Don't say 'Khuli'

Even if you are a woman, you say 'Khula dimaag' because 'khula' describes 'dimaag' (masculine), not you.

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Hinglish is okay

In big cities, saying 'Open-minded raho' is just as common as the Hindi version.

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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

सफलता के लिए हमें नई सोच के प्रति _______ चाहिए।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: खुला दिमाग रखना

The sentence means 'For success, we should keep an open mind towards new thinking.'

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Identify the correct gender agreement.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: वह खुला दिमाग रखती है।

'Dimaag' is masculine, so 'khula' is correct. The subject 'vah' (she) matches 'rakhti hai'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मुझे यह नया म्यूज़िक पसंद नहीं आया। B: अरे, एक बार फिर सुनो, थोड़ा _______।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: खुला दिमाग रखो

B is encouraging A to be more receptive to the music.

Match the phrase to the best situation.

When would you say 'खुला दिमाग रखना'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you are listening to a new business proposal.

It's used for receptivity to new ideas.

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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Open vs Closed Mind

खुला दिमाग
सुनना Listening
सीखना Learning
बंद दिमाग
बहस करना Arguing
अड़ना Being stubborn

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. جای خالی A2

सफलता के लिए हमें नई सोच के प्रति _______ चाहिए।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: खुला दिमाग रखना

The sentence means 'For success, we should keep an open mind towards new thinking.'

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Identify the correct gender agreement.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: वह खुला दिमाग रखती है।

'Dimaag' is masculine, so 'khula' is correct. The subject 'vah' (she) matches 'rakhti hai'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: मुझे यह नया म्यूज़िक पसंद नहीं आया। B: अरे, एक बार फिर सुनो, थोड़ा _______।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: खुला दिमाग रखो

B is encouraging A to be more receptive to the music.

Match the phrase to the best situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'खुला दिमाग रखना'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you are listening to a new business proposal.

It's used for receptivity to new ideas.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Yes, in a social context, but 'udarvadi' is the political term.

The opposite is 'band dimaag' (closed mind) or 'sankirn soch' (narrow thinking).

In Hindi script, it's दिमाग (dimaag). In Urdu, it's دماغ (dimāgh) with a guttural 'gh'. Both are understood.

It's better to say 'khule vicāroṃ vālā honā' to describe a person's state.

Yes, very often in modern Bollywood films about relationships and growth.

No, it means 'receptive.' A smart person might still have a closed mind.

Yes, 'Bachon ka dimaag khula hota hai' (Children's minds are open).

No, it is a standard collocation.

Say 'Main khule vicāroṃ vālā hoon' or 'Main khula dimaag rakhtā hoon'.

عبارات مرتبط

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खुले विचारों वाला

similar

Open-minded (adjective)

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उदारवादी

specialized form

Liberal

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संकीर्ण सोच

contrast

Narrow-minded thinking

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दिमाग दौड़ाना

builds on

To brainstorm/think hard

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पूर्वाग्रह छोड़ना

similar

To leave prejudice

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