ฝ่าย
side
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- 1 side、party、faction、group
- 2 department、division、section
- 3 [classifier for sides, parties, factions]
ฝ่าย refers to one side or part of a divided whole. It is used for sides in a dispute or relationship, factions or parties, and also departments within an organization.
side、party、faction、group
Used for one side, party, or group in a situation where people or groups are divided, compared, or opposed.
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ฝ่ายเรา fàay raw our side ฝ่ายเรา details
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ฝ่ายตรงข้าม fàay troŋ khâam the opposing side ฝ่ายตรงข้าม details
department、division、section
Used for a department or division within an organization, especially one defined by function or responsibility.
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ฝ่ายบัญชี fàay banchii Accounting Department ฝ่ายบัญชี details
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ฝ่ายบุคคล fàay bùkkhon Personnel Department ฝ่ายบุคคล details
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กรุณาติดต่อฝ่ายบริการลูกค้า karunaa tìt tɔ̀ɔ fàay bɔɔrikaan lûuk kháa Please contact customer service. กรุณาติดต่อฝ่ายบริการลูกค้า details
[classifier for sides, parties, factions]
A classifier for sides, parties, or factions involved in a situation.
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ทุกฝ่าย thúk fàay all sides; all parties concerned ทุกฝ่าย details
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ทั้งสองฝ่าย tháŋ sɔ̌ɔŋ fàay both sides ทั้งสองฝ่าย details
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มีประโยชน์ด้วยกันทุกฝ่าย mii prayòot dûay kan thúk fàay It benefits all parties. มีประโยชน์ด้วยกันทุกฝ่าย details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of ฝ่าย is one side of something divided. It appears in phrases like ฝ่ายเรา “our side,” ฝ่ายตรงข้าม “the opposing side,” and ทั้งสองฝ่าย “both sides.” In organizations, it also names functional departments, such as ฝ่ายบัญชี “Accounting Department” and ฝ่ายบุคคล “Personnel/HR Department.”
Usage
It is common in negotiations, meetings, politics, news, disputes, sports, and discussions when distinguishing “our side,” “the other side,” or “both sides.” It is also used frequently in company and government department names.
Caution
For physical left or right sides, use words like ข้างซ้าย, ด้านซ้าย, or ทางซ้าย. ฝ่ายซ้าย and ฝ่ายขวา usually refer to political left and right, not physical direction.
Differences from similar words
1 side synonyms
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ข้าง is broader and can mean a physical side or nearby area. ฝ่าย is more about a side, party, or position in a relationship, dispute, or negotiation.
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พวก often means a group of people or one’s people and can sound more casual. ฝ่าย is more neutral and structured, referring to a side or party in a situation.
2 department synonyms
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ส่วน broadly means a part or section. ฝ่าย is better when the section is an organizational unit with a role or responsibility.
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แผนก also means a department or section and is often used for a more concrete section or counter. ฝ่าย tends to emphasize an organizational function or area of responsibility.
3 [classifier for sides, parties, factions] synonyms
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กลุ่ม is a general word for a group. ฝ่าย counts sides or parties in a relationship, negotiation, dispute, or shared responsibility.