จริงจัง
serious
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- 1 serious、earnest、sincere、not casual
- 2 seriously、earnestly、with real commitment、in earnest
This word describes taking something seriously rather than casually or as a joke. It can describe a person’s attitude, the way someone works on something, or the weight of a topic or relationship.
serious、earnest、sincere、not casual
Describes someone or something as serious, earnest, or not casual or joking.
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เขาเป็นคนจริงจัง khǎw pen khon ciŋ caŋ He is a serious person. เขาเป็นคนจริงจัง details
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เรื่องนี้จริงจังนะ rʉ̂aŋ níi ciŋ caŋ ná This is serious. เรื่องนี้จริงจังนะ details
seriously、earnestly、with real commitment、in earnest
Describes doing something seriously, earnestly, or with real commitment. The form อย่างจริงจัง is especially common.
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เขาทำงานจริงจังมาก khǎw tham ŋaan ciŋ caŋ mâak He works very seriously. เขาทำงานจริงจังมาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
จริงจัง is best learned as one word meaning serious, earnest, or committed. With people, it describes a serious or earnest personality. With actions, especially in the form อย่างจริงจัง, it means doing something seriously or in earnest. In topics, relationships, and discussions, it can signal that something should not be treated lightly.
Usage
It is common in contexts such as study, work, meetings, personal discussions, future plans, and romantic relationships when you want to show seriousness, commitment, or importance. It works naturally in both everyday conversation and professional settings.
Caution
จริงจังเกินไป can sound critical, meaning too serious or too rigid. For severe accidents, illnesses, or damage, ร้ายแรง is often a better word; จริงจัง mainly describes seriousness in attitude, treatment, or commitment.
Differences from similar words
1 serious synonyms
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จริงใจ means sincere or genuine, focusing on honest feelings and no intention to deceive. จริงจัง focuses more on taking something seriously and treating it as important.
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เคร่งเครียด describes a tense or stressed mood. จริงจัง means serious or earnest, but it does not necessarily imply stress or tension.
2 seriously synonyms
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จริงๆ is a broad intensifier meaning really or truly. จริงจัง is not just emphasis; it describes doing something with seriousness or commitment.