จึง
therefore
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- 1 therefore、so、thus、consequently
จึง links a reason, condition, or prior situation to its result. It means “therefore,” “so,” or “only then,” and it sounds somewhat formal or explanatory compared with everyday conversational alternatives.
therefore、so、thus、consequently
A connector that presents the following clause as the result of the reason or situation just mentioned. It is common in explanations and written Thai.
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of จึง is that the following clause happens as a result of, or only after, the preceding situation. It does more than list events; it makes the logical link clear. It can appear in speech, but เลย and ก็เลย are usually more natural in casual conversation. In the pattern จึงจะ..., it means “only then will/can,” not simply a future action.
Usage
จึง is common when explaining how a reason or condition leads to a result. You often see it in essays, news, official notices, rules, instructions, business writing, and other contexts where a clear cause-and-effect relationship matters.
Caution
จึง normally needs a prior reason, condition, or premise. Starting with it without context can sound unnatural. For casual “so” in everyday speech, เลย or ก็เลย is often more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 therefore synonyms
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ก็เลย is natural in casual speech for “so” or “and that’s why.” จึง fits more formal explanations, notices, reports, and written Thai.
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เพราะฉะนั้น introduces a conclusion, like “therefore.” จึง usually sits after the reason or condition and directly links it to the result.
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เลย is a common conversational way to say “so” or “as a result.” จึง is more formal and presents the cause-result link more explicitly.