คบไฟ
torch (burning)
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A คบไฟ is a handheld torch made from combustible material and burned to provide light.
torch (burning)
A traditional portable light consisting of combustible material that is lit and carried by hand.
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นักโบราณคดีใช้คบไฟส่องดูภาพวาดบนฝาผนังภายในถ้ำที่มืดมิด nák booraanná khádii cháy khóp fay sɔ̀ɔŋ duu phâap wâat bon fǎa phanǎŋ phaay nay thâm thîi mʉ̂ʉt mít The archaeologist used a torch to examine the wall paintings inside the pitch-dark cave. นักโบราณคดีใช้คบไฟส่องดูภาพวาดบนฝาผนังภายในถ้ำที่มืดมิด details
Learning notes
Explanation
คบไฟ refers to a burning torch traditionally made by bundling dry leaves, wood shavings, or other combustible material into a long form. Common combinations include ถือคบไฟ, “carry a torch,” and จุดคบไฟ, “light a torch.” The general classifier อัน is commonly used. ดุ้น may also be used when emphasizing its long, solid shape.
Usage
The word appears in scenes involving caves, forests, historical or adventure stories, traditional events, processions, and stage performances. It is not commonly used for an everyday modern light source.
Caution
Do not use คบไฟ for a flashlight; the usual word is ไฟฉาย. A คบไฟ produces light from an actual flame.
Differences from similar words
1 torch (burning) synonyms
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คบเพลิง also means “torch” and is often used for ceremonial torches or a symbolic flame. คบไฟ more directly evokes a practical burning torch used for light.