المعنى
Having expensive tastes or high goals.
خلفية ثقافية
The head is the most sacred part of the body. Acting 'Hua Sung' is not just about money; it's a metaphorical violation of the traditional social order where one should keep their head humble. The rise of 'Hi-So' culture in Bangkok has made 'Hua Sung' a very common label in social media comments, often used to 'call out' influencers who appear too extravagant. Junior employees are expected to be humble. A junior who acts 'Hua Sung' by using luxury items that outshine their boss might face social exclusion. There is a strong cultural push for 'Sufficiency Economy' (Sait-ta-kit Por-piang), which is the direct opposite of being 'Hua Sung'.
Don't use it for yourself
Unless you are being self-deprecating or joking, don't say 'I am Hua Sung' as it sounds like you are admitting to being a snob.
The 'Hi-So' Connection
This idiom is the 'anti-Hi-So' weapon. It's what 'normal' people use to keep the social balance.
المعنى
Having expensive tastes or high goals.
Don't use it for yourself
Unless you are being self-deprecating or joking, don't say 'I am Hua Sung' as it sounds like you are admitting to being a snob.
The 'Hi-So' Connection
This idiom is the 'anti-Hi-So' weapon. It's what 'normal' people use to keep the social balance.
Pair it with 'Tham Tua'
Using 'Tham tua hua sung' (Acting high-headed) is more common than just saying someone 'is' high-headed, as it focuses on their behavior.
اختبر نفسك
Which sentence uses 'หัวสูง' correctly to describe someone who only buys expensive things?
เขาไม่มีเงินแต่เขาอยากได้กระเป๋าแบรนด์เนม เขาเป็นคน...
'หัวสูง' describes someone with expensive tastes beyond their means.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
อย่าทำตัว_______นักเลย กินข้าวร้านธรรมดาก็ได้
The context of refusing to eat at a 'normal' restaurant suggests the person is acting 'Hua Sung'.
Match the situation to the idiom.
Situation: A person refuses to talk to their old friends because they are now hanging out with rich celebrities.
This situation describes social climbing, which is a key sense of 'หัวสูง'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ทำไมสมชายถึงซื้อรถสปอร์ตทั้งที่ตกงานอยู่? B: ก็เขาเป็นคน_______ไง ชอบอวดรวยให้คนอื่นเห็น
Buying a sports car while unemployed to show off is a classic 'Hua Sung' behavior.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Hua Sung vs. Tid Din
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينเขาไม่มีเงินแต่เขาอยากได้กระเป๋าแบรนด์เนม เขาเป็นคน...
'หัวสูง' describes someone with expensive tastes beyond their means.
อย่าทำตัว_______นักเลย กินข้าวร้านธรรมดาก็ได้
The context of refusing to eat at a 'normal' restaurant suggests the person is acting 'Hua Sung'.
Situation: A person refuses to talk to their old friends because they are now hanging out with rich celebrities.
This situation describes social climbing, which is a key sense of 'หัวสูง'.
A: ทำไมสมชายถึงซื้อรถสปอร์ตทั้งที่ตกงานอยู่? B: ก็เขาเป็นคน_______ไง ชอบอวดรวยให้คนอื่นเห็น
Buying a sports car while unemployed to show off is a classic 'Hua Sung' behavior.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلة90% of the time, yes. It implies vanity. However, among very close friends, it can be used for light teasing about someone's expensive taste.
Yes, if a child only wants expensive toys and looks down on cheap ones, parents might call them 'dek hua sung'.
The most common opposite is 'ติดดิน' (tid din), which means 'down to earth' or 'humble'.
Not exactly. Arrogant is 'yoh-yit' (หยิ่ง). 'Hua sung' is specifically about status and luxury. You can be 'Hua sung' but still be a friendly person.
Use 'มีมาตรฐานสูง' (mi mat-tra-than sung). This sounds professional and positive.
Only informally. You might describe a competitor's strategy as 'Hua sung' if they are targeting only the ultra-rich, but it's still slightly informal.
Sometimes. If someone only wants to study at Ivy League schools and looks down on local universities, they could be called 'Hua sung'.
Yes, 'ติดหรู' (tid hru) is the most popular modern slang equivalent.
In Thai culture, the head is the symbol of the whole person's status. Where your head is 'aimed' defines your social aspiration.
Very. You will hear it in almost every Thai soap opera (Lakon).
عبارات ذات صلة
ติดหรู
similarAddicted to luxury
ลืมตัว
builds onTo forget one's roots
รสนิยมสูง รายได้ต่ำ
specialized formHigh taste, low income
สมถะ
contrastHumble/Simple/Content with little
