Thai · Work & Business

อาชีพ

achip

Profession

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The type of work a person is trained to do.

Example

คุณทำอาชีพอะไร

What is your profession?

Etymology

The word 'อาชีพ' (achip) comes from the Sanskrit term 'आचार्य' (ācārya), evolving in Thai to describe various professions and occupations.

How & Where It’s Used

'อาชีพ' (achip) is often used in formal contexts to discuss career and employment-related topics, seen in both written and spoken language.

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