ตวง
measure (liquids, powders, grains)
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- 1 measure (liquids, powders, grains)、measure by volume、portion out by measuring
This verb means to measure an amount by volume using a container or measuring tool, such as a cup, spoon, or scoop. It is used for liquids, powders, grains, and similar things rather than for weighing by weight.
measure (liquids, powders, grains)、measure by volume、portion out by measuring
Used when measuring or portioning liquids, powders, grains, beans, and similar materials with a container or measuring device.
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ตวงข้าวใส่ถุง tuaŋ khâaw sày thǔŋ measure rice and put it into a bag ตวงข้าวใส่ถุง details
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ตวงน้ำตาลหนึ่งถ้วย tuaŋ námtaan nʉ̀ŋ thûay measure one cup of sugar ตวงน้ำตาลหนึ่งถ้วย details
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ใช้ช้อนตวงตวงยา cháy chɔ́ɔntuaŋ tuaŋ yaa measure medicine with a measuring spoon ใช้ช้อนตวงตวงยา details
Learning notes
Explanation
ตวง is about measuring an amount by volume. It commonly goes with things like water, rice, sugar, flour, oil, beans, and medicine. In cooking, it fits situations such as measuring one cup or one spoonful. It is also natural for market or shop contexts where goods are scooped or measured into a bag or container.
Usage
Use this word in cooking, baking, drink preparation, measuring medicine, and selling grains, beans, powders, or liquids by measured volume. Think of situations involving measuring cups, measuring spoons, scoops, or similar containers.
Caution
Use ชั่ง for weighing body weight or the weight of an object, and วัด for measuring length or distance. ตวง is not normally used for weight.
Differences from similar words
1 measure (liquids, powders, grains) synonyms
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กะ means to estimate or judge roughly. ตวง suggests actually measuring out an amount with a container or measuring tool.
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ชั่ง is used for weighing something on a scale. ตวง is used for measuring by volume with a cup, spoon, scoop, or container.
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วัด is a broad verb for measuring length, height, distance, temperature, and similar quantities. ตวง is specifically for measuring amounts by volume with a container.