No. 938 in Hindi
लख
The Hindi word "लख" means "one hundred thousand" or "a lakh."
In a sentence
मैंने इस गहने में एक लख रुपये निवेश किए।
I invested one lakh rupees in this jewel.
Here, 'लख' refers to a specific numerical unit, a hundred thousand, often used to measure currency or a certain quantity in the context of value.
वह व्यक्ति अपने कार्य में एक-लख ध्यान लगाता है।
That person applies utmost concentration to his work.
In this sentence, 'लख' metaphorically represents the idea of a very large or complete amount when combined with the word for intent or attention ('ध्यान').
इस चित्र को देखकर ऐसा लगता है मानो हर रंग लख रूप है।
Looking at this painting, it feels as if every color holds a hundred thousand forms.
Here, 'लख' is used poetically to describe a vast number, implying an abundance or profusion of something as observed in the present scenario.
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