แม่เหล็ก
magnet
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This word primarily means a magnet. By extension, it can also describe something that strongly attracts people or attention.
magnet
An object that produces magnetic force and attracts iron or other magnetic materials.
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แม่เหล็กดูดเหล็ก mɛ̂ɛlèk dùut lèk A magnet attracts iron. แม่เหล็กดูดเหล็ก details
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สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเป็นเหมือนแม่เหล็กดึงดูดนักท่องเที่ยว sathǎanthîi thɔ̂ɔŋthîaw pen mʉ̌an mɛ̂ɛlèk dʉŋdùut nákthɔ̂ɔŋthîaw Tourist attractions draw visitors like magnets. สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวเป็นเหมือนแม่เหล็กดึงดูดนักท่องเที่ยว details
Learning notes
Explanation
The primary meaning is “magnet.” It is a standard, neutral word used for everyday magnets as well as magnets discussed in science and technology. The word contains เหล็ก, meaning “iron,” but แม่เหล็ก should be learned as a complete word rather than interpreted literally from its parts. The general classifier อัน can be used when counting magnets, as in แม่เหล็กหนึ่งอัน, “one magnet.” แท่ง may be used when the magnet is viewed specifically as a bar or rod. It also appears in established terms where English uses “magnetic,” such as สนามแม่เหล็ก, “magnetic field.”
Usage
It is used in everyday contexts for refrigerator magnets, magnetic toys, and magnetic fasteners. It is also a basic science and technology term used when discussing magnetic fields, forces, and electromagnets. Figuratively, it appears when describing a place, event, person, or feature that attracts many people or a great deal of attention.
Caution
เหล็ก alone means “iron” or “steel”; it does not mean “magnet.” When translating English “magnetic,” learn established Thai combinations such as สนามแม่เหล็ก rather than treating แม่เหล็ก as a freely usable adjective in every context. In figurative use, the pattern แม่เหล็กดึงดูด followed by the people or attention being attracted makes the intended meaning especially clear.