المعنى
Feeling envious of others.
خلفية ثقافية
On platforms like Facebook and TikTok, 'ตาร้อน' is often used as a hashtag (#ตาร้อน) on travel or luxury posts. It's a way for followers to engage with the content positively while acknowledging the 'gap' between their life and the influencer's. The 'Nang Rai' (female villain) is often characterized by 'ตาร้อน.' Her eyes will literally be filmed in close-up to show her burning envy of the 'Nang Ek' (heroine). In Thai offices, 'ตาร้อน' can be a serious accusation of being a non-team player. If someone is said to be 'คนตาร้อน,' it means they might actively try to hinder others' progress. Thailand has a huge lottery culture. Winners often keep their win quiet to avoid 'ตาร้อน' from neighbors or relatives who might come to ask for money.
Use with 'จังเลย'
Adding 'จังเลย' (jang loey) makes it sound much more friendly and less like real jealousy. 'ตาร้อนจังเลย!'
Watch your tone
If you say it with a flat face and no smile, it can sound like you are actually angry or bitter.
المعنى
Feeling envious of others.
Use with 'จังเลย'
Adding 'จังเลย' (jang loey) makes it sound much more friendly and less like real jealousy. 'ตาร้อนจังเลย!'
Watch your tone
If you say it with a flat face and no smile, it can sound like you are actually angry or bitter.
The 'Phao' suffix
Use 'ตาร้อนผ่าว' (taa ron phao) to sound more like a native speaker describing an intense feeling.
Self-Envy
You can't really use this for yourself in the future. It's almost always a reaction to something that has already happened.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom.
เห็นเพื่อนได้ไปเที่ยวต่างประเทศแล้วฉัน___ร้อน
The idiom is 'ตาร้อน' (hot eyes). 'หูร้อน' (hot ears) or 'ใจร้อน' (impatient) mean different things.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'ตาร้อน'?
When should you say 'ตาร้อน'?
'ตาร้อน' is used for envy of someone else's good luck or success.
Match the Thai phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matches the idiom to its figurative meaning.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ฉันเพิ่งซื้อบ้านใหม่หลังใหญ่มาก B: โห! _________ เลยเรา!
Reacting to someone buying a big new house with envy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Hot Eyes vs. Red Eyes
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينเห็นเพื่อนได้ไปเที่ยวต่างประเทศแล้วฉัน___ร้อน
The idiom is 'ตาร้อน' (hot eyes). 'หูร้อน' (hot ears) or 'ใจร้อน' (impatient) mean different things.
When should you say 'ตาร้อน'?
'ตาร้อน' is used for envy of someone else's good luck or success.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Matches the idiom to its figurative meaning.
A: ฉันเพิ่งซื้อบ้านใหม่หลังใหญ่มาก B: โห! _________ เลยเรา!
Reacting to someone buying a big new house with envy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it's not a swear word. It's a common idiom. However, it describes a negative emotion, so use it carefully.
Probably not. It's too informal. Use 'อิจฉา' or just express your admiration instead.
'อิจฉา' is the literal word for envy. 'ตาร้อน' is the idiomatic, more descriptive version.
Only in a very literal, medical sense (like a fever). 99% of the time, it's figurative.
You can say 'ฉันไม่ได้ตาร้อน' (Chan mai-dai taa ron).
Not really. Envy is generally seen as negative, but you can use 'ยินดีด้วย' (Congratulations) to be positive.
Yes, but 'หึง' (heung) is more specific for romantic jealousy (protectiveness). 'ตาร้อน' is for wanting what they have.
Because envy often starts with seeing something. The eyes are the first to 'catch fire'.
Only informally between close colleagues. Never in a formal report.
It's a more intense version. 'Phao' describes a burning, glowing heat.
If someone is eating a delicious steak and you are eating salad, yes! 'เห็นสเต็กแล้วตาร้อนเลย'.
Very common! Many pop and Luk Thung songs use it to describe heartbreak or social status.
عبارات ذات صلة
อิจฉา
synonymTo be envious
หมั่นไส้
similarTo feel annoyed by someone's showing off
ริษยา
specialized formMalicious jealousy
ยินดีด้วย
contrastCongratulations
ตาสว่าง
builds onTo have one's eyes opened to the truth
ตาโต
similarEyes wide with greed
