ถ่าง
spread apart
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- 1 spread apart、widen、force open
It means to force two sides or parts farther apart, making an opening or space wider.
spread apart、widen、force open
It describes deliberately or physically moving two sides apart, as with legs, eyelids, the mouth of a bag, or a narrow opening.
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ถ่างขา thàaŋ khǎa spread one's legs apart ถ่างขา details
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อย่านั่งถ่างขา yàa nâŋ thàaŋ khǎa Don't sit with your legs spread apart. อย่านั่งถ่างขา details
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ถ่างตาอ่านหนังสือ thàaŋ taa àan nǎŋsʉ̌ʉ force oneself to keep one's eyes open while reading ถ่างตาอ่านหนังสือ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image is of moving two sides or ends away from each other. It often implies a deliberate effort or physical force rather than something simply opening on its own. ถ่างขา means to spread one's legs, while ถ่างตา literally means to force the eyes open and is often used for struggling to stay awake while doing something.
Usage
It is used when spreading the legs for a posture or exercise, forcing open the mouth of a bag or a narrow gap, or keeping the eyes open despite being sleepy.
Caution
For opening an umbrella, use กางร่ม, not ถ่างร่ม. Commands containing this word and a body part can also sound rough or inappropriate depending on the context and tone.