หุ้น
share of stock
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- 1 share of stock、ownership stake
- 2 invest jointly、pool capital
- 3 share [classifier for stocks]
This word refers to a unit of ownership created by investing in a company or joint business. It most commonly means a share of stock.
share of stock、ownership stake
An ownership interest in a company or joint business, especially a share of stock that can be bought or sold.
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ซื้อหุ้น sʉ́ʉ hûn buy shares ซื้อหุ้น details
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ราคาหุ้นตก raakhaa hûn tòk The share price falls. ราคาหุ้นตก details
invest jointly、pool capital
To pool capital with others and participate jointly in a business or investment.
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หุ้นกันเปิดร้านอาหาร hûn kan pə̀ət ráan aahǎan pool money to open a restaurant together หุ้นกันเปิดร้านอาหาร details
share [classifier for stocks]
A classifier used when counting shares of stock.
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หุ้น 100 หุ้น hûn rɔ́ɔy hûn 100 shares หุ้น 100 หุ้น details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of หุ้น is a portion of ownership allocated to someone who contributes capital to a company or shared venture. Its most common modern use is “stock” or “share,” as in ซื้อหุ้น (buy shares), ขายหุ้น (sell shares), ราคาหุ้น (share price), and ลงทุนในหุ้น (invest in stocks). It can also refer to a stake in a small shop or other jointly owned business, not only shares in a corporation. In expressions such as หุ้นกัน, ลงหุ้น, and ร่วมหุ้น, it describes investing or pooling capital together. หุ้น also serves as its own classifier when shares are counted, as in หุ้น 100 หุ้น (100 shares).
Usage
It is common in financial news and conversations about investing, stock prices, and company ownership. It is also used in everyday discussions about friends or associates pooling money to start or own a business together.
Caution
Do not confuse หุ้น “stock; ownership stake” with หุ่น, which can mean a doll, model, or body shape. หุ้น also does not mean a partner in every sense; หุ้นส่วน is used specifically for a business partner or co-owner.
Differences from similar words
1 share of stock synonyms
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หลักทรัพย์ is the broader financial term “security,” covering instruments such as stocks and bonds. หุ้น specifically refers to stock or an ownership stake in a business.
2 invest jointly synonyms
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ลงขัน means to chip in and can cover one-time shared expenses such as a meal or gift. หุ้น usually involves investment in a business or profit-making activity.