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การศึกษา

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การ
ศึกษา

Pronunciation

kaan sʉ̀ksǎa

การศึกษา

kaan sʉ̀ksǎa

education

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  1. 1 education、educational system、educational background
  2. 2 study、learning、academic study
  3. 3 research、study、investigation、review

This noun refers to education, learning, or formal study and investigation. Its core idea is the process of gaining, developing, or providing knowledge and understanding.

1

education、educational system、educational background

Noun⭐️4 Often used

This sense refers to education as a system or activity, such as schooling, public education, or a child’s education.

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2

study、learning、academic study

Noun⭐️3 Common

This sense means learning or study by an individual, often with a slightly formal or general tone.

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3

research、study、investigation、review

Noun⭐️3 Common

This sense refers to systematic study, research, investigation, or review of a topic, especially in reports, administration, and business contexts.

Learning notes

Explanation

การศึกษา is formed from การ, which turns an action or concept into a noun, plus ศึกษา, meaning “to study” or “to research.” This is why it can cover education, learning, and formal study or investigation. It is common, but it sounds more general and formal than เรียน, which is the usual verb for studying or taking classes.

Usage

You will see and hear it in contexts such as schools, universities, education policy, scholarships, children’s education, educational background, research reports, government documents, and business reviews.

Caution

การศึกษา is a noun, so it cannot be used by itself as the verb “to study.” Use เรียน or ศึกษา as verbs, and for studying for a test, อ่านหนังสือ is often the natural everyday choice.

Differences from similar words

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