หมอน
pillow
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- 1 pillow、support cushion
This word refers to a soft object used to support the head or another part of the body. By itself, it usually means a pillow used for sleeping.
pillow、support cushion
A soft object placed under the head while sleeping or used to support the neck, back, or another part of the body.
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หนุนหมอน nǔn mɔ̌ɔn rest one's head on a pillow หนุนหมอน details
Learning notes
Explanation
หมอน is a common, neutral everyday word. When used by itself, it normally means a pillow for sleeping. Words can be added after it to specify the type or purpose, as in หมอนข้าง “body pillow” and หมอนอิง “cushion.” The usual classifier is ใบ: หมอนหนึ่งใบ means “one pillow,” and หมอนสองใบ means “two pillows.” ลูก is also sometimes used. Its broader image of something that supports from below also appears in compounds such as หมอนรถไฟ, meaning a railroad tie or sleeper.
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about bedding at home or in a hotel, shopping for pillows, or describing whether a pillow is soft, firm, high, or low. It also appears in compounds for neck pillows, sofa cushions, and other supports for the body.
Caution
หมอน does not cover every type of cushion. เบาะ is generally more natural for a seat cushion or padded seat. Also, หมอนั่น can mean “that person” or “that guy”; it should not be interpreted as หมอน “pillow” in that use.
Differences from similar words
1 pillow synonyms
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เบาะ usually refers to a seat cushion, padded seat, or mat used for sitting or lying on. หมอน is mainly a pillow-like object that supports the head, neck, or back.