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แผนก

Pronunciation

phanɛ̀ɛk

แผนก

phanɛ̀ɛk

department

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  1. 1 department、division、section
  2. 2 [classifier for departments or divisions]

This word refers to a section within a larger organization or facility, divided by function, role, service, or product type. Depending on the context, it can mean a department, division, section, store department, or hospital department.

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department、division、section

Noun⭐️4 Often used

A unit or section inside a larger organization, store, hospital, school, or office, separated by function or responsibility.

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[classifier for departments or divisions]

Classifier⭐️3 Common

A classifier used when counting departments, divisions, or sections.

Learning notes

Explanation

แผนก has the core idea of a section within a larger whole, organized by function or responsibility. It appears in patterns like แผนกบัญชี “accounting department,” แผนกขาย “sales department,” and แผนกอายุรกรรม “internal medicine department.” The usual pattern is แผนก + the function or area. It is neutral in tone and works naturally in conversation, signs, workplace contexts, and formal notices.

Usage

It is commonly used when talking about workplace departments, store sections, hospital departments, school or government office units, and service counters in places like hotels or public offices.

Caution

It does not map exactly to one English word in every context. Translate it as department, division, section, store department, or hospital department depending on the situation. It refers to a section within an organization or facility, not the organization itself.

Differences from similar words

1 department synonyms

  • กอง is often used for divisions or bureaus in government or formal organizations. แผนก is broader and more common in everyday settings such as companies, stores, and hospitals.

  • ฝ่าย also means a department or side within an organization, often a broader functional unit. แผนก is commonly used for a more concrete department, store section, or hospital department.

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