Signification
Easily moved by pity.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Metta' (loving-kindness) and 'Karuna' (compassion) are central. Being 'Jai On' is often seen as a practical application of these virtues in daily life. In Lao markets, bargaining is a social game. A vendor who says they are 'Jai On' is signaling that they like you and are willing to break the rules of profit for a social connection. Grandparents in Laos are notoriously 'Jai On' with their grandchildren, often undermining the stricter 'Jai Kaeng' discipline of the parents. On Lao Facebook and TikTok, 'Jai On' is used in 'cat-fishing' or 'cute-baiting' videos. It's the standard reaction to anything 'kawaii' or heart-wrenching.
Use it to Bargain
If a vendor is firm on a price, try being very polite and explaining you are a student. They might say they are 'Jai On' and give you a discount.
Don't Overuse in Business
If you say you are 'Jai On' in a business meeting, people might think you are a weak negotiator.
Signification
Easily moved by pity.
Use it to Bargain
If a vendor is firm on a price, try being very polite and explaining you are a student. They might say they are 'Jai On' and give you a discount.
Don't Overuse in Business
If you say you are 'Jai On' in a business meeting, people might think you are a weak negotiator.
The 'Nam' Particle
Add 'nam' (with/towards) to specify who you are yielding to. 'Jai on nam dek noy' (Soft-hearted towards children).
The Smile
When saying you are 'Jai On,' always accompany it with a shy or kind smile. It's a very 'Lao' way of being.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct Lao phrase.
ແມ່ເຫັນລູກໄຫ້ແລ້ວແມ່ ______. (Mom saw the child cry and then she [became soft-hearted].)
Seeing a child cry is a classic trigger for being 'Jai On' (soft-hearted).
Which situation best describes 'Jai On'?
Which of these is 'Jai On'?
Jai On involves being moved by pity or emotion to take an action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ຢ່າໃຫ້ລາວຢືມເງິນເດີ! (Don't let him borrow money!) B: ຂ້ອຍຮູ້, ແຕ່ລາວເວົ້າເລື່ອງບັນຫາຄອບຄົວ ຂ້ອຍເລີຍ ______.
Hearing about family problems makes one 'Jai On.'
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Match 'Jai On' with its opposite.
Jai Kaeng (Hard Heart) is the direct antonym of Jai On (Soft Heart).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Jai On vs. Jai Kaeng
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesແມ່ເຫັນລູກໄຫ້ແລ້ວແມ່ ______. (Mom saw the child cry and then she [became soft-hearted].)
Seeing a child cry is a classic trigger for being 'Jai On' (soft-hearted).
Which of these is 'Jai On'?
Jai On involves being moved by pity or emotion to take an action.
A: ຢ່າໃຫ້ລາວຢືມເງິນເດີ! (Don't let him borrow money!) B: ຂ້ອຍຮູ້, ແຕ່ລາວເວົ້າເລື່ອງບັນຫາຄອບຄົວ ຂ້ອຍເລີຍ ______.
Hearing about family problems makes one 'Jai On.'
Match 'Jai On' with its opposite.
Jai Kaeng (Hard Heart) is the direct antonym of Jai On (Soft Heart).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot necessarily. It's seen as a sign of compassion, but can be negative if it means you are easily manipulated.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Khoy jai on' when you give in to a temptation or a request.
The opposite is 'Jai Kaeng' (ໃຈແຂງ), which means hard-hearted or firm.
No. 'Jai Dee' is being a kind person in general. 'Jai On' is specifically about being moved by pity to change your mind.
You say 'Ya jai on lai' (ຢ່າໃຈອ່ອນຫຼາຍ).
Yes, it's very common to use when seeing cute or suffering animals.
It's connected to Buddhist compassion, but it's used in secular, everyday life.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in polite professional contexts.
In some contexts, yes, it can imply a lack of willpower.
It is spelled ໃຈອ່ອນ.
Expressions liées
ໃຈດີ
similarKind-hearted
ໃຈແຂງ
contrastHard-hearted / Firm
ໃຈງ່າຍ
similarGullible / Easy
ນ້ຳໃຈ
builds onGenerosity
ໃຈນ້ອຍ
specialized formSensitive / Easily offended
