คม
sharp
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- 1 sharp、sharp-edged、not blunt
- 2 edge、blade edge、cutting edge
- 3 sharp-witted、clever、witty、pointed
- 4 clear、crisp、sharp、striking
คม mainly means “sharp,” especially for blades, and extends to sharp thinking, pointed words, clear images, and striking features.
sharp、sharp-edged、not blunt
Describes something physically sharp, able to cut, pierce, or bite rather than being dull or blunt.
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มีดคม mîit khom The knife is sharp. มีดคม details
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กรรไกรไม่คม kankray mây khom The scissors are not sharp. กรรไกรไม่คม details
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เล็บคม lép khom sharp claws or nails เล็บคม details
edge、blade edge、cutting edge
Refers to the cutting edge of a knife, sword, axe, or similar object.
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คมมีด khom mîit the edge of a knife คมมีด details
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อย่าแตะคมมีด yàa tɛ̀ khom mîit Don’t touch the blade edge. อย่าแตะคมมีด details
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คมดาบ khom dàap the edge of a sword คมดาบ details
sharp-witted、clever、witty、pointed
Describes a mind, remark, question, or criticism as sharp, clever, witty, or penetrating.
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คำพูดคม kham phûut khom a sharp remark คำพูดคม details
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คำถามคมมาก kham thǎam khom mâak It’s a very sharp question. คำถามคมมาก details
clear、crisp、sharp、striking
Describes images, text, sound, or facial features as clear, crisp, distinct, or striking.
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ภาพคมชัด phâap khom chát The image is sharp and clear. ภาพคมชัด details
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ตัวหนังสือคมชัด tua nǎŋsʉ̌ʉ khom chát The letters are crisp and clear. ตัวหนังสือคมชัด details
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ตาคม taa khom sharp, striking eyes ตาคม details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image of คม is sharpness: a pointed edge, a clean outline, or something that cuts through clearly. Physically, มีดคม means a knife is sharp, while คมมีด means the knife’s cutting edge. The same idea extends metaphorically to sharp remarks, clever thinking, incisive questions, and crisp images or text.
Usage
It is common in everyday talk about knives, scissors, claws, and other sharp objects. It is also used for clever questions, pointed comments, sharp criticism, and clear images, screens, photos, or printed text, especially in the phrase คมชัด.
Caution
Word order matters: มีดคม means “the knife is sharp,” while คมมีด means “the knife’s edge.” With remarks or criticism, คม can be complimentary, but it can also sound cutting or harsh depending on context.
Differences from similar words
1 sharp synonyms
2 edge synonyms
3 sharp-witted synonyms
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ฉลาด is a general word for intelligent. คม suggests quick, incisive thinking or a pointed insight.
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เฉียบคม is stronger and often used for highly incisive analysis or judgment. คม is shorter and more broadly usable.
4 clear synonyms
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ชัด broadly means clear, including sound, meaning, or explanation. คม adds the idea of crisp edges or a sharp, distinct impression.