เทคโนโลยี
technology
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This word refers broadly to technology: the practical use of scientific knowledge in tools, systems, and methods that solve problems or improve how things are done.
technology
It covers tools, methods, and systems developed through the practical application of science.
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ใช้เทคโนโลยีในการทำงาน cháy thêeknoolooyii nay kaan tham ŋaan use technology at work ใช้เทคโนโลยีในการทำงาน details
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บริษัทกำลังพัฒนาเทคโนโลยีใหม่ bɔɔrisàt kamlaŋ phátthanaa thêeknoolooyii mày The company is developing new technology. บริษัทกำลังพัฒนาเทคโนโลยีใหม่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
This is a loanword from English “technology” and is fully established in modern Thai. It sounds natural in everyday conversation as well as in news, education, business, and official writing. It is not limited to computers, smartphones, or AI. It is also used for technology in medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and environmental work. Common combinations include เทคโนโลยีใหม่ “new technology,” พัฒนาเทคโนโลยี “develop technology,” and นำเทคโนโลยีมาใช้ “introduce or adopt technology.” As an abstract concept, it is normally uncountable. When distinguishing individual kinds, Thai may use expressions such as เทคโนโลยีหนึ่งอย่าง “one technology” or เทคโนโลยีหลายประเภท “several types of technology.”
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing the development or adoption of new technology, including AI, the internet, medicine, agriculture, and manufacturing. It is standard in schools, workplaces, news reports, and everyday conversation.
Caution
Unlike the broad English word “skill,” เทคโนโลยี does not normally describe a person's ability at cooking, driving, or another learned activity; use ทักษะ for a skill or เทคนิค for a technique. It also does not usually mean a single physical device; อุปกรณ์ “equipment/device” or เครื่องมือ “tool/instrument” is more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 technology synonyms
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เทคนิค means a specific technique or practical method for doing something well. เทคโนโลยี is broader and refers to science-based technology, including tools, methods, and systems.