จุด
dot
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- 1 dot、point、small mark、period、decimal point
- 2 location、point、spot、site
- 3 point、main point、issue、aspect
- 4 light、ignite、set fire to
จุด is centered on the idea of a specific point: a dot on a surface, a particular location, or an important point in a discussion. As a verb, it also means to light or ignite something.
dot、point、small mark、period、decimal point
A small visible mark, dot, or punctuation point on a surface, page, screen, or in writing.
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จุดสีแดง cùt sǐi dɛɛŋ a red dot จุดสีแดง details
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หนึ่งจุดห้า nʉ̀ŋ cùt hâa one point five หนึ่งจุดห้า details
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ลายจุด laay cùt polka dots ลายจุด details
location、point、spot、site
A specific place or location within a larger area, especially when it is treated as a point on a map, route, or site.
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จุดนัดพบ cùt nát phóp meeting point จุดนัดพบ details
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จุดเกิดเหตุ cùt kə̀ət hèet the scene of the incident จุดเกิดเหตุ details
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หยุดตรงจุดนี้ yùt troŋ cùt níi stop at this point หยุดตรงจุดนี้ details
point、main point、issue、aspect
An important point, aspect, or focus within a discussion, explanation, issue, or evaluation.
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จุดสำคัญ cùt sǎmkhan an important point จุดสำคัญ details
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จุดอ่อน cùt ɔ̀ɔn a weakness จุดอ่อน details
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จุดแข็ง cùt khɛ̌ŋ a strength จุดแข็ง details
light、ignite、set fire to
To light or ignite something, especially a fire, candle, incense stick, cigarette, or firework.
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จุดไฟ cùt fay light a fire จุดไฟ details
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จุดเทียน cùt thian light a candle จุดเทียน details
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จุดธูป cùt thûup light incense จุดธูป details
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จุดบุหรี่ cùt bùrìi light a cigarette จุดบุหรี่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
As a noun, จุด grows from the idea of a “point”: a visible dot, a point on a map, or a point in an explanation. It forms many useful compounds, such as จุดนัดพบ “meeting point,” จุดสำคัญ “important point,” จุดอ่อน “weakness,” and จุดแข็ง “strength.” It is also the word used when reading decimal points, as in หนึ่งจุดห้า for 1.5. As a verb, it has a separate everyday meaning: to light or ignite something, followed by the thing being lit.
Usage
Use จุด for dots and marks on a page or screen, designated places on maps or in buildings, and key points in explanations or discussions. It is also used when lighting candles, incense, fires, cigarettes, or fireworks.
Caution
For test scores or game points, คะแนน is usually the safer and more common word to learn first. Also, use เปิดไฟ for turning on electric lights; จุดไฟ normally means lighting an actual fire.
Differences from similar words
1 dot synonyms
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แต้ม often refers to a spot, stain, or dab on a surface. จุด is broader and can mean a written dot, a decimal point, or a point in a diagram.
2 location synonyms
3 point synonyms
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ข้อ is often an item, clause, rule, or numbered point. จุด emphasizes a point or aspect that stands out or deserves attention.
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ประเด็น is often an issue or topic under discussion. จุด is broader and can refer to any point, feature, strength, weakness, or place to notice.
4 light synonyms
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ติดไฟ can mean that something catches fire or is burning. จุด is the action of lighting or igniting something.