ซน
mischievous
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- 1 mischievous、naughty、restless、playfully unruly
This word describes a child or animal that is restless, playful, and mischievous. It usually suggests too much energy or curiosity rather than serious bad behavior.
mischievous、naughty、restless、playfully unruly
Used for children or pets who cannot stay still and keep touching things, playing around, or causing small trouble.
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เด็กซน dèk son a mischievous child เด็กซน details
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ลูกชายฉันซนมาก lûuk chaay chǎn son mâak My son is very mischievous. ลูกชายฉันซนมาก details
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แมวตัวนี้ซนจัง mɛɛw tua níi son caŋ This cat is really mischievous. แมวตัวนี้ซนจัง details
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อย่าซนนะ yàa son ná Don’t be naughty. อย่าซนนะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ซน is a common everyday word, especially for children and pets. It can follow a noun, as in เด็กซน “a mischievous child” or แมวซน “a mischievous cat,” and it can also work as a predicate meaning “is mischievous.” Depending on tone and context, it can sound affectionate or mildly scolding.
Usage
It is often used at home, at school, in childcare settings, among parents, and when talking about pets. It fits situations where a child runs around, touches things, fools around, or a pet plays so actively that it causes small trouble.
Caution
ซน does not mean evil or seriously bad. When used for adults, it can sound teasing or childish, so it is usually better avoided in formal situations.