thought
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- 1 thought、idea、opinion
- 2 thinking、way of thinking、ideology
This noun refers to what exists in the mind as a result of thinking. Depending on context, it can mean a thought, an idea, an opinion, a way of thinking, or thought as a process.
thought、idea、opinion
A specific thought, idea, or opinion that someone has about something. It is common in everyday conversation, school, and work contexts.
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มีความคิดดี ๆ mii khwaam khít dii dii to have a good idea มีความคิดดี ๆ details
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นี่เป็นความคิดที่ดี nîi pen khwaam khít thîi dii This is a good idea. นี่เป็นความคิดที่ดี details
thinking、way of thinking、ideology
The act or process of thinking, or a person’s broader way of thinking and seeing things, rather than one single idea.
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เขามีความคิดเป็นระบบ khǎw mii khwaam khít pen rábòp He thinks systematically. เขามีความคิดเป็นระบบ details
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ความคิดแบบเก่า khwaam khít bɛ̀ɛp kàw an old-fashioned way of thinking ความคิดแบบเก่า details
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ความคิดทางการเมือง khwaam khít thaaŋ kaan mʉaŋ political thought ความคิดทางการเมือง details
Learning notes
Explanation
ความคิด is formed from ความ, which makes an abstract noun, plus คิด, “to think.” Its core meaning is something in the mind produced by thinking. It can refer to one idea, someone’s opinion, or a broader way of thinking. Common patterns include มีความคิด “to have an idea,” ความคิดที่ดี “a good idea,” and ความคิดของ... “someone’s thought/opinion.”
Usage
It is used widely in everyday conversation, school, work, meetings, and writing. You will hear it when people talk about ideas, ask for someone’s thoughts, discuss opinions, or describe a person’s mindset or way of thinking.
Caution
When specifically asking for someone’s comments or expressed opinion, ความคิดเห็น is often more natural. Also, ความคิด is a noun; use คิด for the verb “to think.”
Differences from similar words
1 thought synonyms
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ความคิดเห็น is more specifically an opinion, comment, or view expressed in discussion, surveys, meetings, or online contexts. ความคิด is broader and can also refer to an unspoken thought or idea.
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ไอเดีย is a loanword meaning “idea” and is common in casual or work-related talk about plans and suggestions. ความคิด is more general and can cover thoughts, opinions, and ideas.