ครอง
rule
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- 1 rule、control、dominate
- 2 reign、hold a title、remain in the top position
- 3 maintain (a relationship or state)、sustain (a way of life)
- 4 put on a monastic robe [Buddhist]、wear a monastic robe [Buddhist]
This verb describes having something under one’s possession or control and continuing to hold or maintain it. It is used for property, power, positions, relationships, and ongoing states.
rule、control、dominate
To exercise continuing authority or dominance over a country, organization, market, or similar domain.
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ครองอำนาจ khrɔɔŋ amnâat hold power ครองอำนาจ details
reign、hold a title、remain in the top position
To occupy and continue holding a throne, title, championship, ranking, or other distinguished position.
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เพลงนี้ครองอันดับหนึ่งหลายสัปดาห์ phleeŋ níi khrɔɔŋ andàp nʉ̀ŋ lǎay sàpdaa This song remained at number one for several weeks. เพลงนี้ครองอันดับหนึ่งหลายสัปดาห์ details
maintain (a relationship or state)、sustain (a way of life)
To maintain a relationship, way of life, or personal condition, usually as part of an established expression.
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เธอครองตัวเป็นโสด thəə khrɔɔŋ tua pen sòot She has remained single. เธอครองตัวเป็นโสด details
put on a monastic robe [Buddhist]、wear a monastic robe [Buddhist]
In Buddhist usage, to put on or wear a monastic robe.
Learning notes
Explanation
The central idea of ครอง is securing something as one’s own domain, position, or condition and continuing to hold it. It emphasizes sustained possession, control, or maintenance rather than a momentary action. It is best learned through common combinations such as ครองอำนาจ “hold power,” ครองตลาด “dominate a market,” ครองราชย์ “reign,” ครองแชมป์ “hold a championship title,” and ครองคู่ “live together as a couple.” ครองผ้า is a specialized exception meaning to put on or wear a Buddhist monastic robe.
Usage
The word appears in politics and history when discussing power, rule, or a throne; in sports and rankings for holding a title or top position; and in business for market dominance. Established expressions also describe maintaining a marriage, remaining single, or earning a living. In Buddhist contexts, it can refer to a monk putting on his robe.
Caution
Do not use ครอง as a general equivalent of “have.” For example, “have a car” is มีรถ, not normally ครองรถ. ครอง also focuses on continuing to hold power or a position after obtaining it. ขึ้นสู่อำนาจ is more appropriate for coming to power, while คว้าแชมป์ or ได้แชมป์ describes winning a championship.
Differences from similar words
1 rule synonyms
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ปกครอง emphasizes governing or administering people, a country, or an organization. ครอง places more emphasis on continuing to hold power or a dominant position.
2 reign synonyms
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ดำรงตำแหน่ง is a fairly formal general expression for serving in an office or position. ครอง is especially common with prestigious or competitive positions such as a throne, title, or top ranking.
3 maintain (a relationship or state) synonyms
4 put on a monastic robe [Buddhist] synonyms
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นุ่งห่ม generally means to dress or put on clothing. In this sense, ครอง is restricted to monks putting on or wearing their robes.