Significado
Good deeds result in good consequences.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a direct reflection of 'Kamma' (Karma). Thais believe that merit-making (Tham Bun) accumulates 'good points' for this life and the next. This is one of the first moral lessons taught in Thai schools. It is often written on posters in classrooms across the country. In Thai dramas, the 'villain' almost always meets a bad end, while the 'hero' is rewarded. This reinforces the 'Tham di dai di' narrative for millions of viewers. Many Thai business owners believe that being honest with customers will bring long-term success through 'Tham di dai di.'
Use it as a compliment
If someone helps you, saying 'Tham di dai di' is a very polite way to acknowledge their kindness.
Don't be sarcastic
Avoid saying this when someone is having a hard time, as it can imply they deserve their misfortune.
Significado
Good deeds result in good consequences.
Use it as a compliment
If someone helps you, saying 'Tham di dai di' is a very polite way to acknowledge their kindness.
Don't be sarcastic
Avoid saying this when someone is having a hard time, as it can imply they deserve their misfortune.
The Full Version
Memorize 'Tham di dai di, tham chua dai chua' to sound like a native speaker who knows their proverbs!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
ทำดีได้...
The proverb is 'Tham di dai di' (Do good get good).
Which situation best fits the phrase 'ทำดีได้ดี'?
A man finds a lost dog and returns it. Later, he finds a 100 baht note on the ground.
The man did a good deed and received a small reward, which perfectly illustrates the proverb.
What is the opposite of 'ทำดีได้ดี'?
Choose the phrase that describes doing bad and getting bad.
The full couplet is 'Tham di dai di, tham chua dai chua.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: ฉันช่วยแมวที่ติดบนต้นไม้ B: _________
B is praising A's kind action using the proverb.
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The proverb is 'Tham di dai di' (Do good get good).
A man finds a lost dog and returns it. Later, he finds a 100 baht note on the ground.
The man did a good deed and received a small reward, which perfectly illustrates the proverb.
Choose the phrase that describes doing bad and getting bad.
The full couplet is 'Tham di dai di, tham chua dai chua.'
A: ฉันช่วยแมวที่ติดบนต้นไม้ B: _________
B is praising A's kind action using the proverb.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, while it has Buddhist roots, it is used by Thais of all religions (Christians, Muslims, etc.) as a general moral proverb.
It can, but it usually refers to 'good things' in a broader sense—happiness, safety, or good health.
Yes, it's appropriate when discussing ethics, corporate responsibility, or long-term strategy.
Both are just different ways to Romanize the Thai script. The Thai script is always ทำดีได้ดี.
They believe the person must have done a lot of good deeds (merit) in the past to deserve such luck.
Frases relacionadas
ทำชั่วได้ชั่ว
contrastDo evil, get evil.
ปิดทองหลังพระ
builds onTo put gold leaf on the back of a Buddha statue.
กงเกวียนกำเกวียน
similarThe wheel of the cart.
หว่านพืชเช่นไร ได้ผลเช่นนั้น
synonymAs you sow, so shall you reap.
