environment
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It refers to the surroundings that affect people and other living things, especially the natural environment.
environment、surroundings
It describes the environment around us, including air, water, forests, and human-made surroundings.
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ขยะพลาสติกส่งผลเสียต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม khayà phlâattìk sòŋ phǒn sǐa tɔ̀ɔ sìŋwɛ̂ɛtlɔ́ɔm Plastic waste harms the environment. ขยะพลาสติกส่งผลเสียต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม details
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ผลิตภัณฑ์นี้เป็นมิตรกับสิ่งแวดล้อม phalìttaphan níi pen mít kàp sìŋwɛ̂ɛtlɔ́ɔm This product is environmentally friendly. ผลิตภัณฑ์นี้เป็นมิตรกับสิ่งแวดล้อม details
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines สิ่ง (“things”) with แวดล้อม (“surround”). Think of it as the things surrounding us, considered collectively as an environment. It is a standard word used in conversation, education, and the news. Environmental discussions often use it for air, water, forests, and other parts of nature, though it can also cover human-made surroundings. The expression เป็นมิตรกับสิ่งแวดล้อม means “environmentally friendly.”
Usage
Common contexts include reducing waste, discussing air pollution, protecting forests, and advertising environmentally friendly products. It can also describe how surroundings affect people's lives and development.
Caution
For the atmosphere or vibe of a room, café, or shop, use บรรยากาศ. สิ่งแวดล้อม describes the environment rather than the mood a place creates.
Differences from similar words
1 environment synonyms
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ธรรมชาติ refers to nature. สิ่งแวดล้อม can include both nature and human-made surroundings, such as buildings and roads.