No. 687 in Persian
خلق
"خلق" in Persian means "creation" or "people."
In a sentence
خلق خدا در خیابان بودند.
The people of God were in the street.
Here, 'خلق' refers to people or mankind collectively, specifically in a context of community or society.
این نقاش خلقوخوی خاصی داشت.
This painter had a unique temperament.
In this case, 'خلق' forms part of the compound phrase 'خلقوخوی', referring to temperament or character.
روحانی گفت که خلق جهان توسط خدا انجام شده است.
The cleric said that the creation of the world was done by God.
Here, 'خلق' is used to mean creation, particularly in a divine or metaphysical sense.
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