ค้อม
bend down
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- 1 bend down、bow one's head、bend downward
Describes bending the head, upper body, or an object downward, often into a curved shape. It can also refer to bowing the head respectfully.
bend down、bow one's head、bend downward
Means to lower the head or upper body by bending, or for something such as a branch or rice stalk to curve downward.
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ค้อมตัว khɔ́ɔm tua bend down ค้อมตัว details
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เขาค้อมศีรษะทักทาย khǎw khɔ́ɔm sǐisà thákthaay He bowed his head in greeting. เขาค้อมศีรษะทักทาย details
Learning notes
Explanation
The central image of ค้อม is the upper part of something bending and becoming lower. With people, common combinations include ค้อมตัว “bend down” and ค้อมศีรษะ “bow one’s head.” It can also describe a naturally bent state, such as rice stalks drooping under the weight of their grain.
Usage
Used when someone bends to pass under something, bows the head in greeting or respect, or when describing branches, rice stalks, or a person’s back curving downward.
Caution
For simply looking down or lowering one’s gaze, ก้ม is usually more natural. ค้อม focuses more on bending the head or body lower, or on the resulting curved shape.
Differences from similar words
1 bend down synonyms
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ก้ม is the common, general verb for looking down, lowering the head, or leaning forward. ค้อม more strongly suggests a curved, downward bend and is also suitable for a respectful bow.