Thai · Body & Health

หัวใจ

hua chai

Heart

Beginnernoun

Definition

The organ that pumps blood, also used for feelings.

Example

การวิ่งดีต่อหัวใจ

Running is good for the heart.

Etymology

'หัวใจ' (hua chai) literally translates to 'heart,' where 'หัว' means 'head' and 'ใจ' (chai) means 'mind' or 'soul,' indicating the importance of emotions and thoughts.

How & Where It’s Used

'หัวใจ' is widely used in both literature and everyday speech, conveying both physical and emotional meanings and is suitable in both formal and informal contexts.

Literary Heritage

Commonly used in poetry and songs related to love and emotion.

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