ซีก
half (one of two pieces)
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- 1 half (one of two pieces)、side、section
- 2 [classifier for halves or sections]
This word refers to one section of a whole, especially one of the two pieces or sides formed by dividing it. It is used for physical halves as well as one side of the face, brain, or world.
half (one of two pieces)、side、section
One of the pieces or sides of a whole, especially when the whole is divided into two.
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ใบหน้าซีกซ้าย bay nâa sîik sáay the left side of the face ใบหน้าซีกซ้าย details
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สมองซีกขวา samɔ̌ɔŋ sîik khwǎa the right hemisphere of the brain สมองซีกขวา details
[classifier for halves or sections]
A classifier used to count halves or distinct sections of something.
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มะพร้าวสองซีก máphráaw sɔ̌ɔŋ sîik two coconut halves มะพร้าวสองซีก details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea of ซีก is one part or side of a whole that has been divided, often into two. It can refer to a physical half of a coconut or watermelon, as well as the left or right side of the face or brain. In geography, ซีกโลก means “hemisphere.” It also functions as a classifier, as in มะพร้าวสองซีก, “two coconut halves.”
Usage
It is commonly used when cutting fruit or other objects into halves, when referring to the left or right side of the face, body, or brain, and when discussing geographical hemispheres.
Caution
ซีก is not the general word for every kind of “half.” Use ครึ่ง for half of an amount, time, price, or proportion. A general piece is usually ชิ้น, while a segment or clove such as an orange segment or garlic clove is generally กลีบ.