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nangsue
Book
Written pages bound together for reading.
ฉันกำลังอ่านหนังสือดีมากเล่มหนึ่ง
I am reading a very good book.
The term 'หนังสือ' (nangsue) is derived from 'หนัง' (nang, meaning 'paper') and 'สือ' (sue, meaning 'to write or document'). Its usage has evolved alongside the development of literacy and printing in Thailand.
Predominantly used in formal contexts related to education, publishing, and libraries, 'หนังสือ' is prevalent in both written and spoken forms across all Thai regions.