ป้าน
blunt-tipped
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- 1 blunt-tipped、broad-tipped、obtuse (of an angle)
This word mainly describes a point or angle that is broad rather than sharp. As a noun, it can also mean a teapot used for brewing tea.
blunt-tipped、broad-tipped、obtuse (of an angle)
Describes a point that is not sharp or, in geometry, an angle wider than a right angle.
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ปลายป้าน plaay pâan blunt-tipped ปลายป้าน details
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มุมนี้เป็นมุมป้าน mum níi pen mum pâan This angle is obtuse. มุมนี้เป็นมุมป้าน details
Learning notes
Explanation
As an adjective, ป้าน describes a broad or rounded end that is not pointed and normally follows the noun it modifies. In geometry, มุมป้าน means “obtuse angle.” As a noun, it refers to a teapot and takes the classifier ใบ.
Usage
It is used when describing the shape of a tip, a nose, or an angle. มุมป้าน is common in school mathematics. The noun sense is encountered when discussing traditional teapots or Chinese-style tea ware.
Caution
Use ทู่ when the main point is that a blade is dull and does not cut well. Also, จมูกป้าน directly comments on someone’s appearance and may sound insensitive when said about the person.
Differences from similar words
1 blunt-tipped synonyms
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ทู่ commonly describes a blade or tool that is dull and does not cut well. ป้าน focuses more on a broad, non-pointed shape.