handbag
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- 1 handbag、purse、hand-carried bag
A common word for a handbag or purse carried by hand, usually used for a small personal bag for everyday items.
handbag、purse、hand-carried bag
A personal bag carried by hand, typically used for items such as a wallet, phone, keys, and cosmetics.
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กระเป๋าถือใบนี้สวยมาก krapǎw thʉ̌ʉ bay níi sǔay mâak This handbag is very beautiful. กระเป๋าถือใบนี้สวยมาก details
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ซื้อกระเป๋าถือใหม่ sʉ́ʉ krapǎw thʉ̌ʉ mày buy a new handbag ซื้อกระเป๋าถือใหม่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
กระเป๋า means “bag,” and ถือ means “to hold or carry by hand,” so กระเป๋าถือ literally means a bag carried by hand. In everyday use, it often refers to a handbag or purse, especially one used for personal items. It is commonly counted with the classifier ใบ.
Usage
This word is used in everyday situations such as shopping, fashion, getting ready to go out, checking belongings, or talking about something left behind. It is also natural when describing or complimenting someone’s handbag.
Caution
For a suitcase or travel bag, กระเป๋าเดินทาง is more natural. For a backpack, use กระเป๋าเป้; for a shoulder bag, use กระเป๋าสะพาย.
Differences from similar words
1 handbag synonyms
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กระเป๋า is the broad word for a bag. กระเป๋าถือ is more specific and refers to a handbag or hand-carried personal bag.
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กระเป๋าสะพาย is a shoulder bag. กระเป๋าถือ refers to a bag carried by hand.