beat
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- 1 beat、physically assault
Describes physically attacking a person or animal by hitting or beating them. It suggests serious violence rather than a light or playful tap.
beat、physically assault
Means to physically assault a person or animal by striking or beating them, often repeatedly or severely.
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ห้ามทุบตีเด็ก hâam thúptii dèk Do not hit children. ห้ามทุบตีเด็ก details
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เขาถูกทุบตีอย่างรุนแรง khǎw thùuk thúptii yàaŋ runrɛɛŋ He was severely beaten. เขาถูกทุบตีอย่างรุนแรง details
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เขาทุบตีภรรยาเป็นประจำ khǎw thúptii phanrayaa pen pracam He regularly beats his wife. เขาทุบตีภรรยาเป็นประจำ details
Learning notes
Explanation
This verb combines ทุบ, “to strike forcefully,” with ตี, “to hit.” Together they describe a violent physical attack involving forceful blows. It is mainly used with people or animals. The pattern ทุบตี + victim means “to beat someone,” while ถูกทุบตี means “to be beaten.” The nominal form การทุบตี means “beating” or “physical assault.”
Usage
It is used when discussing serious physical violence, including assaults, domestic violence, child or animal abuse, and mistreatment in custody. It commonly appears both in everyday descriptions and in news or human-rights reporting.
Caution
Do not use this word for harmless actions such as tapping someone on the shoulder or hitting a ball. It normally implies intentional, serious violence rather than a single accidental impact.
Differences from similar words
1 beat synonyms
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ตบตี can describe fighting or violence involving slaps and blows. ทุบตี more strongly suggests severe beating and is not limited to striking with an open hand.
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ตี is a broad verb for hitting or striking and can also be used in sports. ทุบตี specifically suggests serious physical violence against a person or animal.