nape
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- 1 nape、back of the neck
This word refers to the back of the neck, especially the area near the base of the head.
nape、back of the neck
The back part of the neck, particularly around the nape.
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ปวดต้นคอ pùat tôn khɔɔ My neck hurts in the back. ปวดต้นคอ details
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รู้สึกตึงต้นคอ rúusʉ̀k tʉŋ tôn khɔɔ The back of my neck feels tight. รู้สึกตึงต้นคอ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ต้นคอ combines ต้น, which can convey the idea of a base or starting point, with คอ, meaning “neck.” It denotes the rear of the neck, especially around the nape. It is a neutral everyday term that is also natural in medical and massage settings. Common combinations include ปวดต้นคอ for pain in the back of the neck, ตึงต้นคอ for neck tightness, and นวดต้นคอ for massaging the nape.
Usage
It is commonly used when describing neck pain or stiffness, identifying an area to be massaged, or talking about the nape being covered or exposed by someone’s hair.
Caution
Unlike คอ, which can refer broadly to the neck or sometimes the throat, ต้นคอ is limited to the back of the neck. Do not confuse it with ท้ายทอย, the back of the head, or ไหล่, the shoulder.
Differences from similar words
1 nape synonyms
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ท้ายทอย primarily means the back of the head, around the rear of the skull. ต้นคอ refers to the neck area immediately below it.