意思
Used to say that something is suitable or correct for a particular situation.
文化背景
In Ta'arof, directly saying 'You are wrong' is considered harsh. 'Be jaye khod' acts as a cushion, allowing the speaker to validate the other person's existence and thought before offering a correction. The concept of 'Adl' (Justice) in Persian thought is defined as 'putting everything in its proper place.' Thus, 'be jaye khod' is a linguistic reflection of the highest moral virtue. In fast-paced Iranian startups, this phrase is used to manage 'scope creep.' A manager might say a new feature is good 'be jaye khod' but not for the current sprint. Iranian parents emphasize 'Tartib' (order) from a young age. The phrase is a constant refrain in households to teach children responsibility for their belongings.
The 'But' Pivot
Always follow 'be jaye khod' with 'اما' (ama) or 'ولی' (vali) to sound like a native debater.
Ezafe Danger
Be careful not to say 'be jaye' (instead of) when you mean 'be jaye khod' (in its place).
意思
Used to say that something is suitable or correct for a particular situation.
The 'But' Pivot
Always follow 'be jaye khod' with 'اما' (ama) or 'ولی' (vali) to sound like a native debater.
Ezafe Danger
Be careful not to say 'be jaye' (instead of) when you mean 'be jaye khod' (in its place).
Ta'arof Mastery
Use this phrase to show you are 'Ba-adab' (polite) even when you think the other person is wrong.
Physical vs Abstract
Remember it works for both a messy room and a complex argument.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
این کتابها را بردار و ________ بگذار.
The sentence means 'Take these books and put them in their place.'
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively to show polite disagreement?
کدام جمله نشاندهنده مخالفت مودبانه است؟
This structure acknowledges the other person's point before stating a disagreement.
Complete the dialogue using 'به جای خود'.
شخص الف: این آپارتمان خیلی کوچک است. شخص ب: بله، ________، اما قیمتش خیلی ارزان است.
Person B is acknowledging that the apartment is indeed small (valid point) before mentioning the price.
Match the usage of 'به جای خود' to the situation.
1. تمیز کردن اتاق 2. بحث علمی 3. فرمان نظامی
The phrase adapts its meaning based on the context: physical, logical, or formal command.
🎉 得分: /4
视觉学习工具
Be Jaye Khod vs. Be Jaye (Instead of)
练习题库
4 练习این کتابها را بردار و ________ بگذار.
The sentence means 'Take these books and put them in their place.'
کدام جمله نشاندهنده مخالفت مودبانه است؟
This structure acknowledges the other person's point before stating a disagreement.
شخص الف: این آپارتمان خیلی کوچک است. شخص ب: بله، ________، اما قیمتش خیلی ارزان است.
Person B is acknowledging that the apartment is indeed small (valid point) before mentioning the price.
1. تمیز کردن اتاق 2. بحث علمی 3. فرمان نظامی
The phrase adapts its meaning based on the context: physical, logical, or formal command.
🎉 得分: /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, it is generally formal or neutral. In very casual speech, people might say 'سرِ جاش' (sare jash) instead.
Yes, but usually in a military or organizational context (e.g., 'Everyone back to their places').
'بجا' is an adjective meaning 'appropriate.' 'به جای خود' is a phrase meaning 'in its own right.'
Yes, if you mean 'in my own place' (physical), but for the figurative 'valid in its own right,' we use the generic 'khod'.
Frequently. Classical poets use it to describe the harmony of the universe.
Not always, but in 80% of figurative cases, it is used to qualify a statement before adding a different view.
It's a voiceless velar fricative, like the 'ch' in the Scottish 'loch'.
Yes, it's common in professional or serious text discussions.
The opposite is 'بیجا' (bi-ja), meaning out of place or inappropriate.
No. 'Instead of' is 'be jaye' (with ezafe). 'Be jaye khod' is 'in its own place'.
相关表达
بجا
similarAppropriate, timely
در جای خود
synonymIn its place
به مورد
similarRelevant, on point
بیجا
contrastInappropriate, out of place
سرِ جای خود
similarIn its spot