Thai · Body & Health

หัว

hua

Head

Beginnernoun

Definition

The top part of the body; in Thai culture the head is sacred — never touch it.

Example

ฉันปวดหัวนิดหน่อย

I have a slight headache.

Etymology

'หัว' (hua) means 'head' and originates from the Proto-Thai language, emphasizing the head's importance as the governing part of the body.

How & Where It’s Used

'หัว' is frequently used in both spoken and written communication. It serves both formal and informal registers, applicable across various contexts.

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