ราศี
zodiac sign
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- 1 zodiac sign、astrological sign
- 2 radiance、dignified presence、grandeur
This word mainly refers to a sign of the zodiac in astrology. It can also describe the radiance, dignity, or distinguished presence that a person seems to possess.
zodiac sign、astrological sign
One of the twelve divisions of the zodiac used to identify a person's astrological sign.
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คุณเกิดราศีอะไร khun kə̀ət raasǐi aray What is your zodiac sign? คุณเกิดราศีอะไร details
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ฉันเกิดราศีเมษ chǎn kə̀ət raasǐi mêet I was born under Aries. ฉันเกิดราศีเมษ details
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ดูดวงตามราศี duu duaŋ taam raasǐi Read a horoscope by zodiac sign. ดูดวงตามราศี details
radiance、dignified presence、grandeur
A favorable radiance or distinguished presence conveyed by someone's appearance, manner, or bearing.
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เธอดูมีราศีมาก thəə duu mii raasǐi mâak She looks radiant and distinguished. เธอดูมีราศีมาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
ราศี is a word of Pali–Sanskrit origin. For modern learners, its two important meanings are an astrological sign and the favorable radiance or dignity seen in a person. In astrology, it appears before the name of a sign, as in ราศีเมษ (Aries), ราศีพฤษภ (Taurus), and ราศีเมถุน (Gemini). คุณเกิดราศีอะไร is a common way to ask someone's zodiac sign. When used with มี to describe a person, it does not mean that the person “has a zodiac sign.” มีราศี means that someone looks radiant, refined, or distinguished. It suggests an overall favorable presence—possibly reflecting health, confidence, dress, or success—rather than physical beauty alone. The word can historically mean a collection or mass, but that sense is uncommon in everyday modern Thai and is not essential for most learners.
Usage
It is common in conversations and media about horoscopes, birthdays, personality traits, and astrological compatibility. For example, ดูดวงตามราศี means to consult or read a horoscope according to one's zodiac sign. It is also used to compliment someone who looks especially radiant, refined, healthy, confident, or successful, often in expressions such as ดูมีราศี and มีราศีขึ้น.
Caution
Use ราศี for an astrological zodiac sign; use กลุ่มดาว for an astronomical constellation in general. The twelve-year animal zodiac is called ปีนักษัตร and should not be confused with ราศี. ไม่มีราศี or ดูไม่มีราศี can imply that someone looks unimpressive or lacks presence. It may sound insulting when said directly to the person.
Differences from similar words
1 zodiac sign synonyms
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กลุ่มดาว refers to a constellation or group of stars in astronomy. ราศี usually means one of the twelve zodiac signs used in astrology.
2 radiance synonyms
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สง่า describes someone or something as stately and elegant. ราศี more strongly suggests a visible glow, favorable aura, or distinguished presence.
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ออร่า is a modern, casual loanword for a person's distinctive vibe or aura. ราศี has a more traditional tone and suggests favorable radiance together with dignity or status.