Category: FamilyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
ครอบครัว
/khrop-khrua/Roman
English meaning: Family
Definition
A group of people related by kinship or marriage. Family is the cornerstone of Thai society, with strong emphasis on filial piety influenced by Confucian and Buddhist values. Extended families often live together and support each other. Family bonds (kreng-jai — consideration for others) shape Thai social interactions.
Example
“ครอบครัวเป็นสถาบันพื้นฐานของสังคมไทย”
In English: “Family is the basic institution of Thai society.”
Literary Heritage
“อย่าอาลัยในคนที่ไม่คิดถึงเรา”
/Ya alai nai khon thi mai khit thueng rao/
“Do not mourn for one who does not think of you.”
“ความรักเป็นสิ่งที่ยิ่งใหญ่กว่าอำนาจ”
/Khwam rak pen sing thi ying yai kwa amnat/
“Love is something greater than power.”
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