Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb.

Beauty is only skin deep.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. A person's inner qualities matter more than their physical appearance.

Key Points

• The proverb "Beauty is only skin deep" means that a person's physical appearance does not determine their value or character. (सुंदरता केवल सतही होती है।)
  • Example: Despite her looks, her kindness showed that beauty is only skin deep.
• "Inner qualities" refer to the traits and characteristics that define a person's true self, such as kindness, integrity, and compassion. (आंतरिक गुण)
  • Example: His honesty and empathy are his true inner qualities that make him a great friend.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A person's inner qualities matter more than their physical appearance.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: Being beautiful is overrated. (सुंदर होना अत्यधिक महत्व का नहीं है।)
  • Example: Some people believe that being beautiful is overrated and that personality matters more.
• Option 2: A person's physical appearance is the most important quality. (किसी व्यक्ति की शारीरिक उपस्थिति सबसे महत्वपूर्ण गुण है।)
  • Example: In some industries, a person's physical appearance is considered the most important quality, which can be quite superficial.
• Option 3: What may be beautiful to someone may not be beautiful to someone else. (जो किसी को सुंदर लग सकता है, वह किसी और को सुंदर नहीं लग सकता।)
  • Example: Beauty is subjective, and what may be beautiful to someone may not be beautiful to someone else.