topic
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- 1 topic、subject、agenda item
- 2 [counter for topics, agenda items, and headings]
This word identifies a defined unit of content, such as the subject being discussed, an item in a presentation, or a heading in a document. It can also serve as the counter for such units.
topic、subject、agenda item
A subject selected for discussion, study, writing, or presentation, including a distinct item on an agenda or outline.
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หัวข้อวันนี้คืออะไร hǔakhɔ̂ɔ wan níi khʉʉ aray What is today's topic? หัวข้อวันนี้คืออะไร details
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เลือกหัวข้อที่สนใจ lʉ̂ak hǔakhɔ̂ɔ thîi sǒncay Choose a topic that interests you. เลือกหัวข้อที่สนใจ details
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การประชุมมีสามหัวข้อ kaanprachum mii sǎam hǔakhɔ̂ɔ The meeting has three agenda items. การประชุมมีสามหัวข้อ details
[counter for topics, agenda items, and headings]
The counter used for topics, agenda items, headings, and similar organized units of content.
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หนึ่งหัวข้อ nʉ̀ŋ hǔakhɔ̂ɔ one topic or item หนึ่งหัวข้อ details
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มีทั้งหมดสี่หัวข้อ mii tháŋmòt sìi hǔakhɔ̂ɔ There are four items in total. มีทั้งหมดสี่หัวข้อ details
Learning notes
Explanation
หัวข้อ combines หัว, “head or beginning,” with ข้อ, “item or section.” It is helpful to picture it as something that stands at the head of a unit of content and tells you what that unit is about. When the focus is on the content, it means a topic, subject, or agenda item. When the focus is on the written label introducing that content, it means a heading or title. It is common in classes, essays, research, meetings, presentations, and organized documents, while still being usable in ordinary conversation. As a counter, it follows the number: สามหัวข้อ means “three topics” or “three items.”
Usage
It is commonly used when identifying a lesson topic, choosing a subject for an essay or research project, listing meeting agenda items, or dividing a presentation into sections. It also refers to headings in documents and web pages, and can describe the current topic of a conversation.
Caution
Use หัวข้อ when the content is framed as a defined topic, heading, or organized item. For a general matter or something to talk about, เรื่อง is often more natural. The specific title of a book, film, or story is normally called ชื่อเรื่อง.
Differences from similar words
1 topic synonyms
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ประเด็น emphasizes a particular point, issue, or question under discussion. หัวข้อ can refer to the broader topic or agenda item containing that point.
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เรื่อง is a broad everyday word for a story, matter, event, or subject. หัวข้อ presents the content more specifically as a defined topic or organized item.