mind
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This word refers broadly to a person’s inner world, including their feelings, thoughts, will, and mental state.
mind、inner self、spirit
It means a person’s mind or inner self, broadly covering feelings, thoughts, will, mental state, and character.
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เธอเป็นคนจิตใจดี thəə pen khon cìtcay dii She is a kind-hearted person. เธอเป็นคนจิตใจดี details
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ตอนนี้จิตใจไม่ค่อยสงบ tɔɔn níi cìtcay mây khɔ̂y saŋòp My mind is not very calm right now. ตอนนี้จิตใจไม่ค่อยสงบ details
Learning notes
Explanation
จิตใจ combines จิต (“mind” or “spirit”) and ใจ (“heart” or “feelings”). Together, they refer broadly to a person’s inner life, including emotions, thoughts, will, mental condition, and character. It is a standard word used in both conversation and writing. The pattern มีจิตใจ + adjective commonly describes someone’s inner qualities: มีจิตใจดี means “to be kind-hearted,” while มีจิตใจเข้มแข็ง means “to be mentally strong.” Common combinations also include เข้าใจจิตใจ (“understand someone’s feelings”), ทำร้ายจิตใจ (“hurt someone emotionally”), and สภาพจิตใจ (“mental state”).
Usage
It is used when talking about understanding someone’s feelings, emotional hurt, mental well-being, psychological condition, or qualities such as kindness and resilience. It appears in everyday relationships as well as in education, health care, counseling, and news reports.
Caution
จิตใจ refers to the figurative heart or mind, not normally to the physical organ; the heart as an organ is หัวใจ. When referring specifically to a temporary mood or emotion, อารมณ์ may be more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 mind synonyms
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จิต means “mind,” “psyche,” or “consciousness” and often appears in formal, technical, or Buddhist contexts. จิตใจ is more general and sounds natural when discussing everyday feelings, mental well-being, or character.
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อารมณ์ focuses on a person’s current emotion or mood. จิตใจ is broader, covering the mind and inner self rather than only a temporary emotional state.
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ใจ is extremely common in everyday speech and can mean “heart” or “feelings,” as well as appearing in many fixed expressions. จิตใจ more explicitly refers to the person’s broader inner or mental life.