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มือ

mue

Hand

Beginnernoun

Definition

The part of the body at the end of the arm; used in the wai greeting.

Example

ล้างมือก่อนกินข้าว

Wash your hands before eating.

Etymology

'มือ' (mue) comes from the Proto-Tai language, meaning 'hand.' The term emphasizes the hand's functional and cultural significance.

How & Where It’s Used

'มือ' is commonly employed in both spoken and written forms, across all registers. It's often featured in discussions of manual tasks and art.

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