โค้ง
curved
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- 1 curved、bent
- 2 curve、bend (in a road)
- 3 curve、bend into an arc
- 4 bow
This word centers on a smooth, rounded bend rather than a straight or sharply angled shape. It is used for curves in roads and objects, for becoming curved, and for bowing to someone.
curved、bent
Describes a line, surface, or object whose shape bends smoothly rather than remaining straight.
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สะพานโค้ง saphaan khóoŋ a curved bridge สะพานโค้ง details
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ถนนเส้นนี้โค้งมาก thanǒn sên níi khóoŋ mâak This road is very winding. ถนนเส้นนี้โค้งมาก details
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หลังโค้ง lǎŋ khóoŋ to have a hunched back หลังโค้ง details
curve、bend (in a road)
Refers to a curve itself, especially a curved section of a road or a curved line.
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ขับช้า ๆ ตรงโค้งนี้ khàp cháa cháa troŋ khóoŋ níi Drive slowly around this curve. ขับช้า ๆ ตรงโค้งนี้ details
curve、bend into an arc
Means to curve or bend into a smooth, rounded shape, or to make something take that shape.
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ถนนโค้งไปทางซ้าย thanǒn khóoŋ pay thaaŋ sáay The road curves to the left. ถนนโค้งไปทางซ้าย details
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กิ่งไม้โค้งลงมา kìŋ máay khóoŋ loŋ maa The branch curves downward. กิ่งไม้โค้งลงมา details
bow
Means to bend the head or upper body forward as a greeting or sign of respect.
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นักแสดงโค้งให้ผู้ชม náksadɛɛŋ khóoŋ hây phûu chom The actor bowed to the audience. นักแสดงโค้งให้ผู้ชม details
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เขาโค้งคำนับอย่างสุภาพ khǎw khóoŋ khamnáp yàaŋ suphâap He bowed politely. เขาโค้งคำนับอย่างสุภาพ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image of โค้ง is a smooth, rounded bend rather than a sharp angle. As a noun, it commonly refers to a curve in a road. ทางโค้ง means “a bend in the road,” while เส้นโค้ง means “a curved line” or a mathematical curve. After a noun, โค้ง can describe something as curved or arched. The expression เข้าสู่โค้งสุดท้าย literally means “enter the final curve.” It is widely used in conversation and news reporting to say that a competition, election, or project is entering its final stage. Because bowing involves curving the upper body forward, โค้ง also means “to bow.” The fuller expression โค้งคำนับ clearly indicates a respectful bow.
Usage
It is common when discussing road shapes and driving, as well as curved features of bridges, buildings, and other objects. In mathematics and graphs, เส้นโค้ง refers to a curve. It is also used for performers or participants bowing to an audience at a show or ceremony. In news, sports, elections, and workplace contexts, โค้งสุดท้าย frequently describes the final stage of an event or process.
Caution
Use เลี้ยว, not โค้ง, for the action of a person or vehicle turning left or right at an intersection. For example, เลี้ยวขวาที่แยกหน้า means “turn right at the next intersection.” โค้ง focuses more on the curved shape of a road or object than on the act of changing direction. For simply lowering the head or body, ก้ม is usually more natural. Use โค้งคำนับ when you want to make it clear that the movement is a respectful bow.
Differences from similar words
1 curved synonyms
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งอ commonly refers to something bent or folded and is also used for bending joints. โค้ง more specifically suggests a smooth, arc-like curve.
2 curve synonyms
3 curve synonyms
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เลี้ยว describes a person or vehicle turning left or right. โค้ง primarily describes a road or object curving into an arc.
4 bow synonyms
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ก้ม simply means to lower the head or upper body and does not necessarily express respect. โค้ง can describe a deliberate bow used as a greeting or sign of respect.