stationery; writing supplies
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This word refers collectively to stationery and supplies used for writing, studying, or office work, such as pens, pencils, notebooks, and erasers.
stationery; writing supplies
A general category of supplies used for writing, schoolwork, and routine office tasks.
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ร้านเครื่องเขียนอยู่ที่ไหน ráan khrʉ̂aŋ khǐan yùu thîi nǎy Where is the stationery store? ร้านเครื่องเขียนอยู่ที่ไหน details
Learning notes
Explanation
เครื่อง means a tool or item, and เขียน means to write. Although the combination literally suggests “tools for writing,” เครื่องเขียน is used as the broader category word for stationery, including pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, erasers, rulers, and similar items. It is often treated as a collective category. ชิ้น or อย่าง may be used when counting miscellaneous pieces or types, but a specific item normally takes its own classifier—for example, ปากกาสองด้าม “two pens” and สมุดสองเล่ม “two notebooks.”
Usage
It is commonly used when preparing school supplies, shopping at a stationery store, or purchasing and distributing pens, paper, and similar supplies in a workplace. It also appears in store category names and department signs.
Caution
เครื่องเขียน normally names the category of stationery rather than one particular pen or pencil. Use the specific item name, such as ปากกา “pen” or ดินสอ “pencil,” when needed. For art materials such as paint and canvas, อุปกรณ์ศิลปะ “art supplies” is more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 stationery; writing supplies synonyms
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อุปกรณ์สำนักงาน means office supplies or office equipment and may include items beyond stationery. เครื่องเขียน focuses on writing, paper, and related school or office supplies.