No. 308 in Thai
เว
The Thai word "เว" can mean "curve," "bend," or "to deviate."
In a sentence
เขามีความสุขเมื่อลมเย็นพัดผ่านเวทีหน้าบ้าน
He feels happy when a cool breeze passes by the stage in front of the house.
In this sentence, 'เวที' (stage) is used to refer to a platform for performing or appearing publicly.
เด็กๆ วิ่งเล่นรอบเวลากลางแดด
Children play around during the sunny time.
Here, 'เวลา' (time) indirectly includes 'เว' as a part of the word, referring to the concept of time.
เขาใช้นาฬิกาโบราณเพื่อตรวจสอบเวลาทันที
He uses an antique clock to check the time immediately.
'เวลา' (time) contains the root 'เว', symbolizing the association with measurement or passage of time.
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