วัสดุ
material
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- 1 material、supplies (used for making or building something)
This word refers to physical material used to make something or carry out an activity, ranging from a product’s material to construction or work supplies.
material、supplies (used for making or building something)
It refers to a substance or physical item used to make something, including materials used in construction, crafts, and other activities.
Learning notes
Explanation
วัสดุ is a neutral, standard word that focuses on the role of a physical substance or item as material used for a particular purpose. ทำจากวัสดุอะไร is a common way to ask what something is made of. The word is also frequently followed by its purpose or type, as in วัสดุก่อสร้าง “construction materials” and วัสดุธรรมชาติ “natural materials.” To count types of material, ชนิด is commonly used, as in วัสดุสามชนิด, “three types of material.”
Usage
It is commonly used when asking what a product is made of, selecting materials for manufacturing or crafts, or discussing construction supplies. It appears in everyday explanations as well as manufacturing, construction, education, and office contexts.
Caution
For cooking ingredients, วัตถุดิบ or ส่วนผสม is usually more natural. Reusable tools and machines are generally อุปกรณ์, while written reference materials or information are more naturally called เอกสาร or ข้อมูล.
Differences from similar words
1 material synonyms
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วัตถุ is a general term for an object or physical substance. วัสดุ emphasizes its use as material for making or carrying out something.
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อุปกรณ์ refers to tools, equipment, or devices used to perform a task. วัสดุ usually focuses on material that is used up, shaped, or incorporated into what is being made.