แผ่
spread out
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- 1 spread out、extend、radiate (heat, light, etc.)、extend (influence or power)
- 2 extend (goodwill)、dedicate (merit)、share (knowledge or benefits)
This word describes something spreading outward from a central point, or causing it to do so. It is used for physical shapes, heat, light, influence, and also for extending goodwill or merit to others.
spread out、extend、radiate (heat, light, etc.)、extend (influence or power)
Describes something extending or spreading outward, whether it is a physical object, heat, light, or influence.
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นกแผ่ปีก nók phɛ̀ɛ pìik The bird spreads its wings. นกแผ่ปีก details
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ความร้อนแผ่ออกมา khwaam rɔ́ɔn phɛ̀ɛ ɔ̀ɔk maa Heat radiates outward. ความร้อนแผ่ออกมา details
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จักรวรรดิแผ่อิทธิพลไปทั่วภูมิภาค càkkrawát phɛ̀ɛ ìtthíphon pay thûa phuumíphâak The empire extends its influence throughout the region. จักรวรรดิแผ่อิทธิพลไปทั่วภูมิภาค details
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นอนแผ่อยู่ในบ้าน nɔɔn phɛ̀ɛ yùu nay bâan Lying sprawled out in the house. นอนแผ่อยู่ในบ้าน details
extend (goodwill)、dedicate (merit)、share (knowledge or benefits)
Describes extending or sharing goodwill, merit, knowledge, or another benefit with others.
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แผ่เมตตาให้สรรพสัตว์ phɛ̀ɛ mêettaa hây sàp sàt Extend loving-kindness to all living beings. แผ่เมตตาให้สรรพสัตว์ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The central image of แผ่ is movement or extension outward from one point into a wider area. It can describe wings, arms, or branches, as well as heat, light, radiation, power, and influence. The spreading may be intentional or happen naturally. Words such as ออก, ไป, and ทั่ว are often added to indicate direction or range. แผ่เมตตา is a familiar Buddhist expression referring to extending loving-kindness to other beings.
Usage
It is common when describing wings, arms, or branches spreading, heat or light radiating, and political or social influence expanding. In Buddhist practice, it appears in แผ่เมตตา. In everyday speech, นอนแผ่ describes someone lying sprawled out, often because of heat or exhaustion.
Caution
แผ่ is not the natural choice for every kind of “opening” or “spreading.” กาง is commonly used for opening folded items such as maps and umbrellas, while คลี่ is often used for unrolling or unfolding material. Information, rumors, and disease normally spread with แพร่ or แพร่กระจาย. Do not confuse แผ่ with the similarly spelled แพร่.
Differences from similar words
1 spread out synonyms
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กาง commonly means opening something folded or closed, such as an umbrella, map, or tent. แผ่ emphasizes extension or spreading outward from a central area.
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แพร่ is commonly used when information, rumors, or disease spread among people or places. แผ่ more strongly suggests a shape, heat, light, branches, or influence extending outward.
2 extend (goodwill) synonyms
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เผื่อแผ่ emphasizes generosity in sharing possessions or benefits. แผ่ focuses on extending goodwill, merit, knowledge, or another intangible benefit outward to others.