意味
A mediocre person among fools.
文化的背景
Frequently used in political talk shows to criticize the lack of intellectual depth in the parliament. Commonly used in rural areas to describe the 'Patwari' or local clerk who is the only literate person in the village. Used as a 'water-cooler' idiom to vent frustration about middle management. Poets use this to lament the decline of art and literature, where mediocre poets are celebrated.
Be Careful with 'Andha'
Calling people 'blind' even metaphorically can be seen as rude. Use this proverb about people who aren't present.
Sarcasm is Key
The effectiveness of this proverb depends on a slightly mocking tone of voice.
意味
A mediocre person among fools.
Be Careful with 'Andha'
Calling people 'blind' even metaphorically can be seen as rude. Use this proverb about people who aren't present.
Sarcasm is Key
The effectiveness of this proverb depends on a slightly mocking tone of voice.
Relative Merit
In South Asia, this is often used to humble someone who is bragging about a small achievement.
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
اندھوں میں ____ راجا۔
The proverb specifically uses 'Kana' (one-eyed) to show relative sight.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Andhon mein kana raja'?
A group of people who don't know how to cook are impressed by someone who can only make tea.
The person making tea is the 'one-eyed king' because the others know nothing.
What is the tone of this proverb when used about a leader?
When we call a leader 'Andhon mein kana raja', we are:
It implies the leader is only there because everyone else is worse.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'وہ خود کو بہت بڑا عالم سمجھتا ہے۔' B: 'ہاں، لیکن حقیقت میں وہ صرف ________ ہے۔'
This fits the context of someone overestimating their knowledge.
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The proverb specifically uses 'Kana' (one-eyed) to show relative sight.
A group of people who don't know how to cook are impressed by someone who can only make tea.
The person making tea is the 'one-eyed king' because the others know nothing.
When we call a leader 'Andhon mein kana raja', we are:
It implies the leader is only there because everyone else is worse.
A: 'وہ خود کو بہت بڑا عالم سمجھتا ہے۔' B: 'ہاں، لیکن حقیقت میں وہ صرف ________ ہے۔'
This fits the context of someone overestimating their knowledge.
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よくある質問
10 問It can be. It implies that the 'king' is mediocre and the followers are 'blind' (ignorant). Use it with friends, not in formal meetings.
Yes, as a form of self-deprecating humor. 'I only won because no one else showed up; I'm just andhon mein kana raja.'
It means someone who is blind in one eye.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi and Urdu.
No, that's not the proverb. The point is that the king is also partially blind (flawed).
Not really. This proverb is inherently about low standards.
Usually: '[Person] to andhon mein kana raja hai.'
Extremely common. Almost every native speaker knows it.
Yes, you can use it for a mediocre car in a junkyard, for example.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Heeron mein heera' (A diamond among diamonds) implies high standards.
関連フレーズ
گھر کا بھیدی لنکا ڈھائے
similarAn insider can cause the most damage.
آسمان سے گرا کھجور میں اٹکا
contrastFrom one trouble to another.
ناچ نہ جانے آنگن ٹیڑھا
similarA poor worker blames his tools.
جس کی لاٹھی اس کی بھینس
specialized formMight is right.
