Meaning
To become conscious, realize something, or gain understanding.
Cultural Background
In Persian poetry, 'opening the eyes' is the first step toward 'Fana' (annihilation of the ego). It is a deeply spiritual concept. Directors like Asghar Farhadi often use the 'awakening' of a character to social realities as a central plot device, visually represented by close-ups of eyes.
Use with 'بالاخره'
Pairing this with 'بالاخره' (finally) makes your figurative usage sound much more native.
Meaning
To become conscious, realize something, or gain understanding.
Use with 'بالاخره'
Pairing this with 'بالاخره' (finally) makes your figurative usage sound much more native.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kardan'.
من صبح زود چشم باز .......
The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'کردم'.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Choose the figurative usage:
Realizing mistakes is a mental/figurative process, not a physical one.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A person realizes their business partner is stealing.
This situation involves a sudden realization of truth.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Usage of Cheshm Baz Kardan
Literal
- • Waking up
- • Newborns
- • Medical recovery
Figurative
- • Realizing lies
- • Social awareness
- • Spiritual growth
Practice Bank
3 exercisesمن صبح زود چشم باز .......
The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'کردم'.
Choose the figurative usage:
Realizing mistakes is a mental/figurative process, not a physical one.
Situation: A person realizes their business partner is stealing.
This situation involves a sudden realization of truth.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural for any instance of waking up.
It can be. It's like saying 'Wake up!' or 'Open your eyes!' to someone being naive. Use with caution.
Related Phrases
چشم و گوش باز
similarAlert and aware
چشم پوشی کردن
contrastTo ignore or forgive
