แย้ง
object
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- 1 object、argue against、contradict
- 2 conflict with、contradict、be incompatible with
It expresses either verbally objecting to a claim or one statement, fact, or idea conflicting with another.
object、argue against、contradict
To voice disagreement with what someone has said or claimed.
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ฉันขอแย้งในประเด็นนี้ chǎn khɔ̌ɔ yɛ́ɛŋ nay pràden níi I'd like to object on this point. ฉันขอแย้งในประเด็นนี้ details
conflict with、contradict、be incompatible with
Describes statements, evidence, or ideas that do not agree or cannot both be true.
Learning notes
Explanation
The core idea is presenting something that does not agree with another opinion, statement, or piece of information. With a person as the subject, it usually describes the act of objecting or making a counterargument. Common patterns include แย้งว่า… “counter that…” and ขอแย้ง… “I would like to object….” With a statement, fact, result, or piece of evidence as the subject, it means that the contents conflict. Common patterns include แย้งกัน “contradict each other” and แย้งกับ… “conflict with….” It is a general word used in both speech and writing, and is especially common in meetings, debates, news reports, academic discussion, and legal contexts.
Usage
It is used when objecting to an opinion or proposal in a meeting or debate, or when disagreeing with someone in everyday conversation. It also describes testimony, data, or research findings that conflict. In formal situations or when addressing a senior, ขอแย้ง or ขออนุญาตแย้ง makes the objection more courteous.
Caution
Do not confuse แย้ง with แย่ง. แย้ง means to object or conflict, while แย่ง means to snatch something or compete for it. แย้ง mainly concerns disagreement in words or content; physical obstruction or interference is usually expressed with ขวาง or ขัดขวาง.
Differences from similar words
1 object synonyms
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คัดค้าน means to formally or explicitly oppose a proposal, plan, or action. แย้ง focuses more on responding to a statement or claim with a different view.
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เถียง often suggests arguing back or quarreling and can sound emotional. แย้ง is more neutral and can describe a reasoned objection.
2 conflict with synonyms
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ขัดแย้ง broadly covers conflicts between people or groups as well as contradictions between ideas. แย้ง more specifically emphasizes statements, information, or evidence that do not agree.