Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
วัฒนธรรม
/wat-tha-na-tham/Roman
English meaning: Culture
Definition
The customs, arts, and social practices of a society. Thai culture is deeply influenced by Theravada Buddhism, Hindu traditions (from the Khmer empire), and Southeast Asian indigenous practices. Thai arts include classical dance (Khon), silk weaving, muay thai martial arts, and temple architecture.
Example
“วัฒนธรรมไทยมีรากฐานมาจากพระพุทธศาสนาและอารยธรรมเขมร”
In English: “Thai culture has roots in Buddhism and Khmer civilization.”
Literary Heritage
“วัฒนธรรมของชาติคือวิญญาณของประชาชน”
/Watthanatham khong chat khue winyyan khong prachachon./
“The culture of the nation is the soul of the people.”
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