วัตถุ
object
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- 1 object、substance、material
This word refers to something physical as an object, substance, or material. It sounds more technical and objective than an everyday word like ของ and is common in scientific, official, and news contexts.
object、substance、material
A physical thing viewed as an object, substance, or material, especially in technical or formal contexts.
Learning notes
Explanation
วัตถุ is a somewhat formal noun that presents something as a physical object or substance to be observed, classified, or described. It can refer not only to a distinct object but also to matter or material. It often appears in fixed combinations such as วัตถุต้องสงสัย (“suspicious object”) and วัตถุอันตราย (“hazardous material”). ชิ้น or อัน may be used when counting general objects, though a more specific classifier may be chosen when the type or shape of the object is known.
Usage
It is common in science, manufacturing, news reports, legal language, and safety rules when discussing physical objects, substances, or hazardous materials. In ordinary conversation, ของ or สิ่งของ is often more natural for a general “thing” or personal belongings.
Caution
วัตถุประสงค์ means “purpose” as a complete compound; วัตถุ alone does not mean “purpose.” Also, the grammatical term “object” is normally กรรม, not วัตถุ.
Differences from similar words
1 object synonyms
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วัสดุ focuses on material used for construction or making something. วัตถุ is broader and can refer to a physical object or substance regardless of its intended use.