สุขภาพ
health
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- 1 health、state of health
A general noun for a person’s or living being’s physical and mental condition. It can refer to either good or poor health depending on the context.
health、state of health
Refers broadly to physical and mental health, including the overall condition of the body and mind.
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เขามีปัญหาสุขภาพ khǎw mii panhǎa sùkkhaphâap He has health problems. เขามีปัญหาสุขภาพ details
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ฉันไปตรวจสุขภาพทุกปี chǎn pay trùat sùkkhaphâap thúk pii I go for a health checkup every year. ฉันไปตรวจสุขภาพทุกปี details
Learning notes
Explanation
สุขภาพ is a neutral, widely used noun for physical and mental health. It appears in everyday conversation as well as in medical, government, and commercial contexts. By itself, it does not necessarily mean that someone is healthy. สุขภาพดี means “to be in good health,” while สุขภาพไม่ดี means “to be in poor health.” Common combinations include ดูแลสุขภาพ “take care of one’s health,” มีปัญหาสุขภาพ “have health problems,” and ตรวจสุขภาพ “have or perform a health checkup.”
Usage
Commonly used when discussing physical condition, lifestyle, exercise, diet, sleep, medical checkups, illness, or mental health. It is also used in terms for health-related products and services.
Caution
สุขภาพ alone does not mean “healthy” or “feeling well.” Use มีสุขภาพดี for “be in good health,” or แข็งแรง when describing someone as healthy and strong in everyday speech. Also, อาการ refers to a particular symptom or set of symptoms, not overall health.
Differences from similar words
1 health synonyms
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อนามัย often refers to hygiene, sanitation, or practices that protect health. สุขภาพ is broader and refers to a person’s overall physical or mental condition.