เท่าเทียม
equal
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- 1 equal、equivalent、on an equal level
This word describes people or groups being equal in rights, opportunities, status, or treatment. It is commonly used for social, legal, workplace, and institutional equality.
equal、equivalent、on an equal level
Describes a state where people or groups are on the same level in rights, opportunities, status, or treatment, without unfair advantage or discrimination.
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สังคมที่เท่าเทียม sǎŋkhom thîi thâw thiam an equal society สังคมที่เท่าเทียม details
Learning notes
Explanation
เท่าเทียม is used for social or institutional equality. Common patterns include เท่าเทียมกัน “to be equal to one another,” อย่างเท่าเทียม “equally,” and ความเท่าเทียม “equality.” It often appears with topics such as rights, opportunities, gender, education, work, law, and public policy. It has a slightly formal or public-society feel, but it is still natural in everyday speech.
Usage
Use this word when talking about fairness and equality in society, rights, education, work, gender, law, or policy. It fits contexts such as equal opportunity, equal rights between men and women, or treating everyone equally.
Caution
For simple numerical sameness, such as the same amount, price, or length, เท่ากัน is usually the natural choice. Use เท่าเทียม when the focus is equality in rights, opportunities, status, or treatment.
Differences from similar words
1 equal synonyms
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ทัดเทียม means being comparable or on par with someone or something, often in ability, level, or status. เท่าเทียม focuses more on equality in rights, opportunities, or treatment.