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นามธรรม — meaning in English: abstract
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abstract
พ่อแม่
phɔ̂ɔ mɛ̂ɛ
สำคัญ
sam khan
ความเป็นจริง
khwām bpen jing
นามธรรม
namthamm
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bplìan-bplɛɛng
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Usage
Native speakers often use 'นามธรรม' in academic discussions or when critiquing art and literature, particularly when addressing concepts that are not physically tangible. For example, a professor might explain abstract theories in a philosophy class or an art critic might describe abstract expressionism in a gallery review.
Synonyms & nuances
'นามธรรม' is often compared with 'เชิงอรรถ' (cheang-art), meaning 'figurative'. While both refer to ideas beyond the physical realm, 'นามธรรม' emphasizes the lack of concrete form, whereas 'เชิงอรรถ' may still imply a representational quality. Use 'นามธรรม' when discussing purely conceptual ideas.
Culture
'นามธรรม' has roots in the Pali word 'nāmā', which means 'name' or 'concept', reflecting the Thai cultural appreciation for deep, philosophical discourse. In Thai art and literature, the concept of abstraction is celebrated as a means to express complex emotions and ideas that transcend the physical world, making it a vital part of contemporary artistic expression.
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