hot spring
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- 1 hot spring、hot spring pool
A hot spring, especially a pool where naturally heated groundwater collects.
hot spring、hot spring pool
A natural hot spring or a pool containing its hot water.
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines บ่อ, a pool or well, with น้ำร้อน, hot water. It usually refers to the spring or pool itself rather than a resort or hotel. It is a neutral term used in conversation and tourist information. The classifier is บ่อ: บ่อน้ำร้อนสองบ่อ means “two hot spring pools.”
Usage
Use it when looking for hot springs, discussing bathing in them, or describing hot spring pools in natural parks. It also appears in travel guides and on signs.
Caution
The term does not imply that bathing is allowed or that the water is cool enough to enter; it can also refer to very hot pools intended only for viewing. An ordinary bathtub is อ่างอาบน้ำ. Filling one with hot water does not make it a บ่อน้ำร้อน.