Signification
Complimenting a man's appearance.
Contexte culturel
The 'Y-Series' (Boys Love) genre has made 'หล่อมาก' one of the most typed phrases on Thai social media. Complimenting a friend's husband/boyfriend as 'หล่อมาก' is usually fine, but keep it brief to avoid appearing flirtatious. The phrase 'ใจหล่อมาก' (Handsome heart) is a high compliment for a man's character, regardless of his physical looks. Skin whitening products for men are common because 'หล่อมาก' is often associated with 'aura' (brightness) in Thai pop culture.
The 'K' Emphasis
When texting, add many 'ก' (k) at the end: หล่อมากกกกกก. This shows you are really impressed!
Tone Matters
If you use a rising tone on 'Lòr', it might sound like 'Lór' (to tease), which is a different word!
Signification
Complimenting a man's appearance.
The 'K' Emphasis
When texting, add many 'ก' (k) at the end: หล่อมากกกกกก. This shows you are really impressed!
Tone Matters
If you use a rising tone on 'Lòr', it might sound like 'Lór' (to tease), which is a different word!
Teste-toi
Which word should you use to compliment a man's looks?
เขา____มาก
'หล่อ' is for men, 'สวย' is for women, 'ดี' is good, and 'หิว' is hungry.
Complete the sentence to say 'You are very handsome today.'
วันนี้คุณ____มากครับ
The missing word is 'หล่อ' (handsome).
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who would you call 'หล่อมาก'?
'หล่อมาก' is specifically for human males (and sometimes their actions).
Complete the dialogue.
A: แฟนฉันเป็นยังไงบ้าง? B: ____มากเลย!
Since 'แฟน' (boyfriend) is implied, 'หล่อ' is the best fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who can be 'หล่อ'?
People
- • Actors
- • Boyfriends
- • Dads
Actions
- • Helping others
- • Being brave
- • Generosity
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesเขา____มาก
'หล่อ' is for men, 'สวย' is for women, 'ดี' is good, and 'หิว' is hungry.
วันนี้คุณ____มากครับ
The missing word is 'หล่อ' (handsome).
Who would you call 'หล่อมาก'?
'หล่อมาก' is specifically for human males (and sometimes their actions).
A: แฟนฉันเป็นยังไงบ้าง? B: ____มากเลย!
Since 'แฟน' (boyfriend) is implied, 'หล่อ' is the best fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if the dog is male and looks 'handsome' or 'stately' (like a Husky), but 'น่ารัก' (cute) is more common.
Yes, it's very common among friends to compliment each other's style or new haircut.
The opposite is 'ไม่หล่อเลย' (not handsome at all) or 'ขี้เหร่' (ugly - but this is quite harsh).
Add 'ครับ' at the end or use 'ดูดีมาก' (looks very good).
No, for a shirt use 'สวย' (beautiful) or 'เท่' (cool). 'หล่อ' is for the person wearing it.
Rarely. In business, 'ดูดี' (professional/good-looking) or 'ภูมิฐาน' (dignified) is preferred.
'หล่อเลย' means 'Now you look handsome!' or 'That was cool!'. The 'loey' adds a sense of completion.
It can be, depending on the eye contact and tone. Use it carefully with strangers!
It means someone has a 'handsome heart'—they are kind, generous, or heroic.
You can say 'หล่อมากจริงๆ' or 'หล่อสุดๆ'.
Expressions liées
สวยมาก
contrastVery beautiful
เท่มาก
similarVery cool
ดูดี
similarLook good
น่ารักมาก
similarVery cute
