Bedeutung
A dark-skinned person wearing bright red clothes.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The crow (Ka) is a common figure in Thai folklore. While sometimes associated with bad omens, in idioms, it often simply represents the color black or a common, unpretentious person. Red is a very popular color for traditional Thai festivals and ceremonies. The contrast of red against tanned skin is a classic 'look' in rural Thailand, celebrated for its vibrancy. Younger Thais are reclaiming idioms like this to celebrate 'melanin' and dark skin, turning what was once a slight tease into a badge of confidence. This is one of the first idioms Thai children learn in school because the visual is so easy to understand and draw.
Use it with 'Muean'
Always use the word 'Muean' (looks like) before the phrase to make it clear you are using a metaphor. 'Muean Ka Khap Phrik'.
Check the Vibe
If the person seems insecure about their skin tone, avoid this phrase entirely. It's only for confident, fun situations.
Bedeutung
A dark-skinned person wearing bright red clothes.
Use it with 'Muean'
Always use the word 'Muean' (looks like) before the phrase to make it clear you are using a metaphor. 'Muean Ka Khap Phrik'.
Check the Vibe
If the person seems insecure about their skin tone, avoid this phrase entirely. It's only for confident, fun situations.
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Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
คนผิวเข้มใส่เสื้อสีแดง เขาเรียกว่า กาคาบ____
The complete proverb is 'กาคาบพริก' (Crow carrying a chili).
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Ka Khap Phrik'?
Choose the best situation:
This is an informal, teasing idiom used for dark skin + red clothes among friends.
What does 'Ka Khap Phrik' literally mean?
Literal meaning of กาคาบพริก:
กา (Crow) + คาบ (Carry in beak) + พริก (Chili).
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: วันนี้ฉันใส่เสื้อสีแดงเป็นยังไงบ้าง? B: โห สวยมาก! เหมือน____เลย
In the context of wearing red, 'Ka Khap Phrik' is the most relevant idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenคนผิวเข้มใส่เสื้อสีแดง เขาเรียกว่า กาคาบ____
The complete proverb is 'กาคาบพริก' (Crow carrying a chili).
Choose the best situation:
This is an informal, teasing idiom used for dark skin + red clothes among friends.
Literal meaning of กาคาบพริก:
กา (Crow) + คาบ (Carry in beak) + พริก (Chili).
A: วันนี้ฉันใส่เสื้อสีแดงเป็นยังไงบ้าง? B: โห สวยมาก! เหมือน____เลย
In the context of wearing red, 'Ka Khap Phrik' is the most relevant idiom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNot necessarily. It's a descriptive idiom. Among friends, it's a tease. To a stranger, it could be offensive.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Anyone with dark skin wearing red can be described this way.
The idiom specifically uses 'red' (chili). There isn't a standard idiom for 'Crow carrying a lemon'.
Yes, especially in rural areas and in casual conversations among older and middle-aged Thais. Gen Z uses it ironically or for 'vintage' vibes.
Instead of the idiom, just say 'Sii-daeng-khap-phiw-maak' (Red really complements your skin).
Verwandte Redewendungen
กิ่งทองใบหยก
contrastA perfect match (Gold branch and jade leaf).
สวยแต่รูป จูบไม่หอม
similarBeautiful on the outside, but bad personality.
สำรวยลืมคำ
similarA person who forgets their humble roots when they get rich.
