แหวน
ring (worn on a finger)
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- 1 ring (worn on a finger)
- 2 ring-shaped part、washer
This word mainly refers to a ring worn on a finger. It is also used in names for ring-shaped mechanical parts.
ring (worn on a finger)
An everyday word for an ornamental ring worn on a finger.
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ใส่แหวน sày wɛ̌ɛn wear a ring ใส่แหวน details
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ถอดแหวน thɔ̀ɔt wɛ̌ɛn take off a ring ถอดแหวน details
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แหวนวงนี้สวยมาก wɛ̌ɛn woŋ níi sǔay mâak This ring is very beautiful. แหวนวงนี้สวยมาก details
ring-shaped part、washer
A ring-shaped mechanical part, usually identified more precisely by another word describing its function or location.
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แหวนรอง wɛ̌ɛn rɔɔŋ washer แหวนรอง details
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แหวนลูกสูบ wɛ̌ɛn lûuk sùup piston ring แหวนลูกสูบ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The most common meaning of แหวน is a ring worn on a finger, regardless of its material or whether it contains a gemstone. ใส่แหวน means “wear or put on a ring,” while ถอดแหวน means “take off a ring.” สวมแหวน also means “put on a ring” and can sound slightly more formal than ใส่แหวน. The classifier for finger rings is วง. For example, แหวนวงนี้ means “this ring,” and แหวนหนึ่งวง means “one ring.” In mechanical contexts, แหวน also appears in names for annular parts, such as แหวนรอง (“washer”) and แหวนลูกสูบ (“piston ring”).
Usage
It is commonly used when shopping for jewelry, talking about accessories, or discussing engagements, weddings, and gifts. In maintenance and manufacturing, it also occurs in the names of ring-shaped mechanical parts.
Caution
When used alone, แหวน normally means a finger ring; it is not a general word for every circular object. ห่วง or วง is often used for a loop or circle, while วงแหวน can describe an annular shape or object. Also, มีแหวน means “have a ring,” whereas ใส่แหวน means “be wearing a ring.”