معنی
Feeling discouraged or upset.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Jai' (heart) is considered the most important part of a person. There are over 500 idioms using 'Jai.' Being 'Jai Sia' is a serious emotional state that often requires 'Plop Jai' (comforting) from friends. Managers often avoid harsh criticism because it makes employees 'Jai Sia,' leading to a drop in productivity and harmony (Sanuk). Parents use 'Ya Jai Sia' to build resilience in children after they fail at a task, emphasizing that the 'Jai' can be restored. On platforms like X, 'Jai Sia' is used with emojis like 🥺 or 💔 to show collective worry about celebrities or social issues.
The 'S' Rule
If you want to say 'Sad,' start with 'Sia' (Sia Jai). If you want to say 'Discouraged,' end with 'Sia' (Jai Sia).
Don't use for objects
Never say 'My car is Jai Sia.' Just say 'Rot sia' (Car is broken).
معنی
Feeling discouraged or upset.
The 'S' Rule
If you want to say 'Sad,' start with 'Sia' (Sia Jai). If you want to say 'Discouraged,' end with 'Sia' (Jai Sia).
Don't use for objects
Never say 'My car is Jai Sia.' Just say 'Rot sia' (Car is broken).
Use with 'Ya'
The most natural way to use this is 'Ya jai sia na' (Don't lose heart). It makes you sound very empathetic and native.
Face-saving
Using 'Jai Sia' is a softer way to express disappointment than being angry, which helps maintain 'Face' in Thai culture.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct phrase to fill in the blank.
เมื่อวานฉันทำกระเป๋าตังค์หาย ฉันรู้สึก... มาก (Yesterday I lost my wallet. I felt very...)
Losing a wallet makes you feel discouraged and shaken (Jai Sia). 'Sia Jai' would mean you are sad/regretful, which is also possible but 'Jai Sia' fits the 'shaken' feeling of loss better.
Complete the dialogue.
A: พรุ่งนี้มีสอบใหญ่นะ B: จริงเหรอ? ฉันยังไม่ได้อ่านหนังสือเลย ... เลยเนี่ย
B hasn't studied for a big exam, so they feel discouraged/shaken.
Match the situation to the feeling.
Situation: You hear that your favorite restaurant is closing down forever.
Hearing bad news about something you like causes a loss of morale/heart.
Fill in the blank with the correct Thai word.
อย่า_____นะ ทุกอย่างจะดีขึ้น (Don't lose heart; everything will get better.)
'Ya Jai Sia' is the standard way to say 'Don't lose heart.'
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Jai Sia vs. Sia Jai
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاเมื่อวานฉันทำกระเป๋าตังค์หาย ฉันรู้สึก... มาก (Yesterday I lost my wallet. I felt very...)
Losing a wallet makes you feel discouraged and shaken (Jai Sia). 'Sia Jai' would mean you are sad/regretful, which is also possible but 'Jai Sia' fits the 'shaken' feeling of loss better.
A: พรุ่งนี้มีสอบใหญ่นะ B: จริงเหรอ? ฉันยังไม่ได้อ่านหนังสือเลย ... เลยเนี่ย
B hasn't studied for a big exam, so they feel discouraged/shaken.
Situation: You hear that your favorite restaurant is closing down forever.
Hearing bad news about something you like causes a loss of morale/heart.
อย่า_____นะ ทุกอย่างจะดีขึ้น (Don't lose heart; everything will get better.)
'Ya Jai Sia' is the standard way to say 'Don't lose heart.'
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's not a bad word or a swear word. It's a very common and polite way to express discouragement.
Yes, but it's better to use it to describe a situation rather than your own feelings unless you have a close relationship. 'Sia Khwan' is more formal for official reports.
There isn't one direct word, but 'Mee Kam-lang Jai' (Having willpower/encouragement) is the functional opposite.
Absolutely not. For a heart attack, Thais use 'Huay-jai-wai' (หัวใจวาย).
Yes, it's often used for minor worries too, like being late for a movie.
It is used equally by all genders.
Commonly 'Jai Sia' or 'Chai Sia.'
Yes, if the breakup makes you feel discouraged about love, you are 'Jai Sia.'
No, depression is 'Rok Sum-sao.' 'Jai Sia' is a temporary feeling of discouragement.
Yes, that is a very common usage!
عبارات مرتبط
เสียใจ
similarTo be sad or regretful
ตกใจ
similarTo be shocked or startled
น้อยใจ
similarTo feel slighted/hurt by someone's neglect
กำลังใจ
contrastWillpower/Morale
ปลอบใจ
builds onTo comfort someone
เสียขวัญ
specialized formTo lose morale (formal/intense)
