แยง

Explanation

The core image is that of a narrow object or sharp stimulus entering a confined or sensitive area. It is used when a finger, stick, wire, or similar object is pushed into a hole, the nose, a pipe, or another narrow space to poke or probe inside. It can also describe the pointed end of an object poking a part of the body. แยงตา can mean either physically poking the eye or glaring into the eyes. When the subject is sunlight, headlights, or another light source, it normally refers to uncomfortable brightness.

Usage

It is commonly used when warning someone not to put a finger or object into the nose or ears, describing a stick or branch that may poke someone, or probing inside a pipe with wire. It is also used when sunlight or headlights shine directly into the eyes and cause glare.

Caution

Do not confuse แยง with แย้ง, which means “to object” or “to contradict” and is spelled with the tone mark ้. When used about inserting something into a bodily opening, แยง can sound rough or unpleasant depending on the context. Rare or variant senses such as “to peer into” and “to fear or feel reluctant” are not included here as standard modern learner usage.

1 poke into (a hole or narrow space) synonyms

• จิ้ม

  cîm poke

  จิ้ม commonly means touching or poking a surface with a fingertip or pointed object. แยง more strongly suggests pushing the object into a hole or confined space.

• เสียบ

  sìap insert

  เสียบ often describes inserting something so that it remains in place or becomes connected. แยง focuses more on poking or probing into a space.

• แทง

  thɛɛŋ stab

  แทง commonly means stabbing or piercing, especially in a way that causes injury. แยง mainly describes poking into an opening and does not necessarily imply injury.

2 glare into one's eyes synonyms

• ส่องตา

  ส่องตา means shining light toward the eyes and does not necessarily emphasize discomfort. แยงตา specifically suggests that the light is glaring and irritating.