ข้อ
item
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- 1 item、point、clause、provision
- 2 question、test question、problem、item
- 3 joint、node、connecting part
- 4 [classifier for questions, items, points, conditions]
ข้อ refers to one separated unit within a larger whole. It can mean an item, point, clause, test question, physical joint or node, and it is also used as a classifier for countable items such as questions, reasons, and conditions.
item、point、clause、provision
A single item or point within a rule, explanation, discussion, agreement, or organized text.
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ข้อสำคัญ khɔ̂ɔ sǎmkhan an important point ข้อสำคัญ details
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เงื่อนไขข้อแรก ŋʉ̂ankhǎy khɔ̂ɔ rɛ̂ɛk the first condition เงื่อนไขข้อแรก details
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ข้อนี้ต้องระวัง khɔ̂ɔ níi tɔ̂ŋ ráwaŋ This point needs caution. ข้อนี้ต้องระวัง details
question、test question、problem、item
A single question or problem in a test, exercise, homework assignment, questionnaire, or similar list.
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ข้อนี้ยาก khɔ̂ɔ níi yâak This question is hard. ข้อนี้ยาก details
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ทำข้อหนึ่งก่อน tham khɔ̂ɔ nʉ̀ŋ kɔ̀ɔn Do question one first. ทำข้อหนึ่งก่อน details
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ตอบให้ครบทุกข้อ tɔ̀ɔp hâykhróp thúk khɔ̂ɔ Answer every question. ตอบให้ครบทุกข้อ details
joint、node、connecting part
A physical joint, node, or connecting part, especially in the body or in segmented objects such as bamboo, stems, pipes, or chains.
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ปวดข้อ pùat khɔ̂ɔ to have joint pain ปวดข้อ details
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ข้อเข่า khɔ̂ɔ khàw knee joint ข้อเข่า details
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ข้อไม้ไผ่ khɔ̂ɔ máayphày a bamboo node ข้อไม้ไผ่ details
[classifier for questions, items, points, conditions]
A classifier used for countable listed items such as questions, test problems, reasons, conditions, rules, and points.
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มีคำถามสามข้อ mii kham thǎam sǎam khɔ̂ɔ There are three questions. มีคำถามสามข้อ details
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ข้อสอบมีสิบข้อ khɔ̂ɔ sɔ̀ɔp mii sìp khɔ̂ɔ The exam has ten questions. ข้อสอบมีสิบข้อ details
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ขอเสนอสองข้อ khɔ̌ɔ sanə̌ə sɔ̌ɔŋ khɔ̂ɔ I would like to make two suggestions. ขอเสนอสองข้อ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of ข้อ is a distinct unit within a larger whole. In abstract use, it means an item, point, clause, condition, or test question. In concrete use, it means a joint or node, such as a body joint or a bamboo node. It also forms many common compounds, such as ข้อดี “advantage,” ข้อเสีย “disadvantage,” ข้อเสนอ “proposal,” and ข้อสงสัย “doubt/question.”
Usage
It is common in schools and tests for numbered questions, in meetings and explanations for points or suggestions, and in rules or contracts for clauses and conditions. It also appears in health contexts, especially in expressions such as ปวดข้อ, “joint pain.”
Caution
Translate ข้อ by context: in a test it may be “question,” in a discussion “point,” in a contract “clause,” and in the body “joint.” As a classifier, it is not used for objects in general; it is mainly for listed or organized items such as questions, reasons, rules, and conditions.
Differences from similar words
1 item synonyms
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ประเด็น is often an issue or discussion point. ข้อ is broader and can refer to any organized item, such as a rule, condition, advantage, or disadvantage.
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หัวข้อ means a topic or heading. ข้อ usually refers to an individual item or point under a topic.
2 question synonyms
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คำถาม is a general question. ข้อ is used for a numbered or listed question, especially in tests, exercises, or questionnaires.