แผล

Explanation

The core image of แผล is a specific area where body tissue has been damaged. It covers not only cuts and open wounds but also sores, mouth ulcers, and other ulcerated areas. Common combinations include มีแผล “have a wound,” ล้างแผล “clean a wound,” ทำแผล “dress or treat a wound,” and แผลหาย “the wound heals.” When counting wounds, แผล itself can serve as the counter, as in แผลสองแผล, “two wounds.” In the expression แผลในใจ, it figuratively describes an emotional wound left by a painful experience.

Usage

It is commonly used when talking about cuts and other wounds from accidents, as well as in hospitals, clinics, or pharmacies when describing an affected area or discussing wound care. It also appears in expressions for mouth sores and internal ulcers. Figuratively, it is used for lasting emotional pain caused by heartbreak, betrayal, or trauma.

Caution

แผล refers to the wound or damaged area, not the sensation of pain itself. Use เจ็บ or ปวด for “hurt” or “ache,” and ความเจ็บปวด for “pain.” A scar left after a wound has healed is called แผลเป็น.

1 wound synonyms

• บาดแผล

  บาดแผล also means “wound,” but it can sound somewhat more formal and is common in writing or medical contexts. แผล is the usual everyday word and naturally focuses on the damaged area itself.

• อาการบาดเจ็บ

  อาการบาดเจ็บ refers broadly to an injury and can include bruises or sprains. แผล usually refers to a specific wound or damaged area of tissue.