clear water
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- 1 clear water
- 2 clear broth、clear soup
This refers to water or another liquid that looks clear rather than cloudy. In food contexts, it commonly describes a clear broth.
clear water
Water that is visibly clear and not cloudy or muddy.
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น้ำใสจนมองเห็นปลา nám sǎy con mɔɔŋ hěn plaa The water is so clear that you can see the fish. น้ำใสจนมองเห็นปลา details
clear broth、clear soup
A clear-looking broth, especially the non-creamy style of soup served with Thai noodles.
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ขอก๋วยเตี๋ยวน้ำใสหนึ่งชาม khɔ̌ɔ kǔaytǐaw nám sǎy nʉ̀ŋ chaam One bowl of noodles in clear broth, please. ขอก๋วยเตี๋ยวน้ำใสหนึ่งชาม details
Learning notes
Explanation
น้ำใส is formed from น้ำ, meaning “water” or “liquid,” and ใส, meaning “clear” or “transparent.” Its central image is a liquid with little visible cloudiness, allowing you to see into or through it. It is used for clear water in rivers, seas, ponds, and aquariums. In food contexts—particularly with ก๋วยเตี๋ยว—it identifies a clear-broth style rather than a cloudy, creamy, or thick soup. It is a neutral, everyday expression.
Usage
It is commonly used when describing clear water at a beach, river, pond, or aquarium. It also appears frequently at restaurants and street stalls when ordering ก๋วยเตี๋ยวน้ำใส or discussing noodle-broth styles.
Caution
น้ำใส mainly describes visible clarity; it does not guarantee that the water is clean or safe to drink. In food contexts, it does not necessarily mean that the flavor is weak—it describes the appearance and style of the broth. Common contrasts are น้ำขุ่น for cloudy water and น้ำข้น for thick or rich broth.
Differences from similar words
1 clear water synonyms
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น้ำบริสุทธิ์ means pure water, emphasizing the absence of impurities. น้ำใส is the more everyday expression and refers primarily to visible clarity.