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Thai

คล่องตัว

Components

คล่อง
ตัว

Pronunciation

khlɔ̂ɔŋ tua

คล่องตัว

khlɔ̂ɔŋ tua

agile

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  1. 1 agile、easy to move in、dextrous
  2. 2 flexible、agile、smooth-running、able to operate efficiently
  3. 3 financially liquid、having good cash flow、financially flexible

This word describes a state where movement or action is not blocked: physically easy to move, organizationally flexible, or financially able to operate smoothly.

1

agile、easy to move in、dextrous

Adjective⭐️3 Common

Describes a body, clothing, or gear that allows easy, agile movement.

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flexible、agile、smooth-running、able to operate efficiently

Adjective⭐️3 Common

Describes a system, organization, or way of working that can operate smoothly and adapt without much friction.

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3

financially liquid、having good cash flow、financially flexible

Adjective⭐️2 Not often used

In financial contexts, it means having enough liquidity or cash flow to operate without difficulty.

Learning notes

Explanation

คล่องตัว is built around the idea of being able to move or function without getting stuck. Literally, it can describe clothing or the body as easy to move in. More abstractly, it describes organizations, systems, or work processes that are flexible and efficient. In business and finance, it can also describe good liquidity or cash flow.

Usage

It is used in everyday contexts for clothing, exercise, and bodily movement. In work, business, and news contexts, it commonly describes companies, government systems, projects, decision-making, and finances, usually with a positive meaning.

Caution

Do not use คล่องตัว for speaking a language fluently. Use คล่อง, as in พูดไทยคล่อง, instead.

Differences from similar words

1 agile synonyms

2 flexible synonyms

  • ยืดหยุ่น directly means flexible or adaptable. คล่องตัว adds the idea that things can actually move or operate quickly without getting stuck.

  • รวดเร็ว simply means fast. คล่องตัว means able to move or operate freely with few obstacles, which may result in speed.

3 financially liquid synonyms

  • มีสภาพคล่อง is a more technical financial expression meaning to have liquidity. คล่องตัว is broader and can suggest that the business can act or operate more freely because money is not tied up.

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