night
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- 1 night、nighttime、one night
This noun refers to the night as a stretch of time from after dark until morning, often with a slightly atmospheric or expressive feel.
night、nighttime、one night
It means “night,” especially when the night is viewed as a setting, mood, or memorable span of time.
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ค่ำคืนนี้ khâm khʉʉn níi tonight; this night ค่ำคืนนี้ details
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ในค่ำคืนที่เงียบสงบ nay khâm khʉʉn thîi ŋîap saŋòp on a quiet night ในค่ำคืนที่เงียบสงบ details
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ดวงจันทร์ลอยเด่นบนท้องฟ้ายามค่ำคืน duaŋ can lɔɔy dèn bon thɔ́ɔŋ fáa yaam khâm khʉʉn The moon shines brightly in the night sky. ดวงจันทร์ลอยเด่นบนท้องฟ้ายามค่ำคืน details
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ค่ำคืนแห่งความทรงจำ khâm khʉʉn hɛ̀ŋ khwaam soŋ cam a night of memories ค่ำคืนแห่งความทรงจำ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ค่ำคืน is made from ค่ำ, “dusk/evening,” and คืน, “night.” Its core meaning is “night,” but compared with คืน alone, it more easily suggests the atmosphere, scene, or events of a particular night. It is understandable in conversation, but it fits especially well in writing, storytelling, news, lyrics, captions, and expressive descriptions.
Usage
Use it when describing events, quietness, darkness, memories, romance, or the mood of a night. It suits descriptive contexts more than purely practical scheduling talk.
Caution
For plain “tonight,” คืนนี้ is the most natural choice. For practical statements like “work at night” or “go out at night,” ตอนกลางคืน or กลางคืน is often more natural than ค่ำคืน.
Differences from similar words
1 night synonyms
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กลางคืน is a practical word for the nighttime period, especially when contrasting with daytime. ค่ำคืน is better when the night itself is being described as a mood, setting, or memorable occasion.
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ราตรี is a more literary or formal word for “night,” often found in poetic language or event names. ค่ำคืน can also sound expressive, but it is less formal and more broadly usable.