ร่วม
join
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- 1 join、participate in、take part in、share
- 2 together、jointly、collectively
- 3 joint、common、shared、mutual
- 4 almost、nearly、about、approximately
ร่วม centers on the idea of joining the same activity, place, purpose, or group. Depending on grammar, it can mean “join,” “together/jointly,” “joint/common,” or “almost.”
join、participate in、take part in、share
Used when someone joins or takes part in an activity, meeting, event, project, or group, usually with some degree of involvement.
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ร่วมประชุม rûam prachum join a meeting ร่วมประชุม details
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นักเรียนทุกคนร่วมกิจกรรม nák rian thúk khon rûam kìtcakam All the students take part in the activity. นักเรียนทุกคนร่วมกิจกรรม details
together、jointly、collectively
Shows that an action is done together or jointly with others. The form ร่วมกัน is especially common.
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ทำงานร่วมกัน tham ŋaan rûam kan work together ทำงานร่วมกัน details
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ใช้ชีวิตร่วมกัน cháy chiiwít rûam kan live together ใช้ชีวิตร่วมกัน details
joint、common、shared、mutual
Modifies a noun to mean that something is shared, joint, mutual, or connected to more than one person or group.
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เป้าหมายร่วม pâw mǎay rûam a common goal เป้าหมายร่วม details
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ผลประโยชน์ร่วม phǒn prayòot rûam mutual interests ผลประโยชน์ร่วม details
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ความรับผิดชอบร่วม khwaam ráp phìt chɔ̂ɔp rûam shared responsibility ความรับผิดชอบร่วม details
almost、nearly、about、approximately
Used before a time period or amount to mean it is close to a certain point: almost, nearly, or about.
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รอร่วมชั่วโมง rɔɔ rûam chûamooŋ wait for almost an hour รอร่วมชั่วโมง details
Learning notes
Explanation
ร่วม is built around shared involvement. With a noun, it often means “join” or “participate in,” as in ร่วมประชุม “join a meeting” or ร่วมโครงการ “join a project.” With actions, ร่วมกัน is the key pattern: ทำงานร่วมกัน “work together,” แก้ปัญหาร่วมกัน “solve a problem together.” Important related expressions include ร่วมมือ “cooperate” and มีส่วนร่วม “be involved.” Do not confuse it with รวม, which means “collect, include, total.”
Usage
This word is common in work, school, meetings, ceremonies, social activities, partnerships, and living or working with others. It is natural in daily speech, but also fits news, announcements, business writing, and other somewhat formal contexts.
Caution
For simply being physically together, อยู่ด้วยกัน is often more natural. Also, ร่วม meaning “almost” is mainly used with time periods or amounts, so it does not replace every use of “almost.”
Differences from similar words
1 join synonyms
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เข้า basically means “enter” and can also be used for joining. ร่วม more clearly suggests taking part with others in an activity or situation.
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เข้าร่วม is a very common compound meaning “join” or “participate.” It makes the idea of entering into an activity, meeting, or organization clearer than ร่วม alone.
2 together synonyms
3 joint synonyms
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เดียวกัน means “same.” ร่วม adds the idea that multiple people or groups are involved in or share something.
4 almost synonyms
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ประมาณ is the standard word for “about” or “approximately.” ร่วม often gives the sense of approaching a rounded amount or time period.
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เกือบ is the general word for “almost.” ร่วม in this sense is often used with periods of time or amounts, as in “almost a month.”