意思
The powerful people get their way.
文化背景
In Punjab, the 'Lathi' is a symbol of manhood and authority. Elders often carry one as a sign of their status in the village. Proverbs like this are used in 'Dastangoi' (traditional storytelling) to illustrate the struggles of the common man against tyrants. Action movies often use this proverb to justify the hero's fight against a corrupt system or to show the villain's philosophy. Political cartoonists frequently use the 'Lathi' and 'Bhains' imagery to mock leaders who act like dictators.
Use it for irony
Native speakers often use this with a sarcastic smile to point out something obviously unfair.
Gender agreement
Always remember that Lathi and Bhains are feminine. Using 'ka' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
意思
The powerful people get their way.
Use it for irony
Native speakers often use this with a sarcastic smile to point out something obviously unfair.
Gender agreement
Always remember that Lathi and Bhains are feminine. Using 'ka' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
Political context
This is a very safe way to criticize authority without being too direct or aggressive.
自我测试
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
جس کی لاٹھی اس کی _______۔
The standard proverb uses 'Bhains' (buffalo).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Jis ki lathi us ki bhains'?
A situation where...
The proverb describes power and influence overriding fairness.
Match the Urdu words to their English meanings in the proverb.
Match the following:
These are the literal components of the phrase.
Choose the best response to complete the dialogue.
A: 'The big company just took over the small park to build a mall.' B: '_________________'
This is the appropriate cultural response to an unfair power move.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
练习题库
4 练习جس کی لاٹھی اس کی _______۔
The standard proverb uses 'Bhains' (buffalo).
A situation where...
The proverb describes power and influence overriding fairness.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are the literal components of the phrase.
A: 'The big company just took over the small park to build a mall.' B: '_________________'
This is the appropriate cultural response to an unfair power move.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, it is one of the most frequently used proverbs in Urdu news and daily conversation.
Yes, it's often used humorously in families when someone takes the TV remote by force.
Historically, buffaloes were more valuable for their high-fat milk and strength in the subcontinent.
Almost never. It is a cynical or critical observation of unfairness.
It is both. You can hear it in a village square or in a parliament speech.
You can use 'Taqat hi haq hai', but the proverb is much more impactful.
Proverbs don't have plural forms; they are used as fixed units.
Yes, it's the standard word for a long wooden stick or staff.
No, the order is important. The cause (stick) comes before the result (buffalo).
Yes, it is identical in Hindi and used across India and Pakistan.
相关表达
زور آور کا سِکہ چلتا ہے
synonymThe powerful person's currency is the one that works.
اندھیر نگری چوپٹ راجہ
similarCity of darkness, chaotic king.
ہاتھ کنگن کو آرسی کیا
contrastTruth needs no proof.
جنگل کا قانون
similarLaw of the jungle.
