goodness
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- 1 goodness、virtue、good deeds、merit、admirable contributions
This word refers to moral goodness that deserves respect or praise, such as virtue, good deeds, or admirable contributions. It is stronger and more dignified than simply saying something is “good.”
goodness、virtue、good deeds、merit、admirable contributions
A broad noun for admirable moral goodness in a person’s character, actions, or contributions.
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ทำคุณความดี tham khun khwaam dii to do good deeds ทำคุณความดี details
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จดจำคุณความดีของท่านไว้ còtcam khun khwaam dii khɔ̌ɔŋ thân wáy to remember that person’s good deeds จดจำคุณความดีของท่านไว้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
คุณความดี combines คุณ, a sense of value, virtue, or merit, with ความดี, goodness or good deeds. Compared with ดี, it feels more serious and respectful. Common patterns include ทำคุณความดี “do good deeds,” มีคุณความดี “have virtues,” and ระลึกถึงคุณความดี “remember someone’s good deeds.”
Usage
It is often used in moral education, awards, memorial writing, speeches, and formal expressions of gratitude or respect. It can appear in everyday speech, but it sounds somewhat elevated.
Caution
Do not use it for ordinary “goodness” such as good taste, product quality, or convenience. For those, words like ข้อดี “good point” or จุดเด่น “strong point” are usually more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 goodness synonyms
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ความดี is a broader word for goodness or good things. คุณความดี sounds more dignified and emphasizes respected moral goodness or admirable deeds.
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คุณธรรม focuses on moral principles or virtuous qualities. คุณความดี can include both inner virtue and the good deeds or admirable contributions someone has made.
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บุญ often carries a Buddhist or religious sense of merit. คุณความดี is broader and can refer to moral goodness or good deeds in general, not only religious merit.