Thai · Nature & Environment
dok mai
Flower
The colorful blossom of a plant.
เขาให้ดอกไม้ช่อหนึ่งกับเธอ
He gave her a bouquet of flowers.
The term 'ดอกไม้' (dok mai) combines 'ดอก' (dok), which means 'flower,' and 'ไม้' (mai), meaning 'plant' or 'wood.' It signifies the blooming aspects of nature.
'ดอกไม้' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, often in social settings, gift-giving, and festivals. It enjoys a formal status when referring to specific flower species.