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ข่าว

khao

News

Beginnernoun

Definition

Reports about recent events.

Example

ฉันดูข่าวทุกเย็น

I watch the news every evening.

Etymology

The term 'ข่าว' (khao), meaning 'news,' is derived from the Thai verb 'ข่าว' (khao, meaning 'to inform or report'). It highlights the importance of communication in Thai society.

How & Where It’s Used

Primarily used in formal and informal contexts related to media and journalism, 'ข่าว' appears in both spoken and written forms, widely understood across all regions of Thailand.

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