No. 405 in Thai
เง
The Thai word "เง" translates to "shadow" or "reflection" in English.
In a sentence
เด็กน้อยกำลังเล่นอยู่ที่เงาต้นไม้
The young child is playing in the tree's shade.
In this sentence, 'เงา' (shadow) refers to the shade or shadow cast by the tree.
เสียงลมพัดเงียบสงบในค่ำคืน
The sound of the wind is tranquil in the evening.
Here, 'เงียบ' (quiet) utilizes the root 'เง' to imply a sense of quietness or silence.
เขามองดูเงาของตัวเองในน้ำ
He sees his own reflection in the water.
In this example, 'เงา' (reflection) is used to indicate a mirrored image, such as one's reflection in water.
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