意味
Someone with high moral character.
文化的背景
A 'Khon Dee' is someone who follows the five precepts: no killing, no stealing, no sexual misconduct, no lying, and no intoxicants. In villages, 'Khon Dee' is synonymous with someone who participates in 'Long Khaek' (communal labor). Younger people use 'Khon Dee' to describe someone who is 'chill' and doesn't cause drama (bo sang pan ha). In overseas communities, 'Khon Dee' is used to describe those who keep Lao traditions alive.
The 'Pen' Rule
Always use 'pen' (ເປັນ) when saying someone IS a good person. Using 'แม่น' (maen) is less common for character traits.
Complimenting Elders
When calling an elder a 'Khon Dee,' it's polite to add 'Phu Yai' (Adult/Elder) to show respect: 'Phu Yai Jai Dee'.
意味
Someone with high moral character.
The 'Pen' Rule
Always use 'pen' (ເປັນ) when saying someone IS a good person. Using 'แม่น' (maen) is less common for character traits.
Complimenting Elders
When calling an elder a 'Khon Dee,' it's polite to add 'Phu Yai' (Adult/Elder) to show respect: 'Phu Yai Jai Dee'.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. A flat, deadpan 'Khon Dee...' can imply you think someone is being annoying or fake.
Social Media
If you see a Lao person doing something nice on TikTok, comment 'ຄົນດີເດີ້' to instantly sound like a native.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank to say 'He is a good person.'
ລາວ ____ ຄົນດີ.
'ເປັນ' (pen) is used to describe what someone is (identity/character).
Which of these means 'A very good person'?
Choose the correct phrase:
The order is Noun (ຄົນ) + Adjective (ດີ) + Intensifier (ຫຼາຍ).
Complete the dialogue.
A: ຂ້ອຍມັກລາວຫຼາຍ. B: ແມ່ນແລ້ວ, ລາວເປັນ _______.
Contextually, if you like someone, you usually agree they are a 'good person'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see someone giving money to a beggar. What do you say?
Giving to the needy is a hallmark of a 'Khon Dee'.
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Khon Dee vs Khon Keng
練習問題バンク
4 問題ລາວ ____ ຄົນດີ.
'ເປັນ' (pen) is used to describe what someone is (identity/character).
Choose the correct phrase:
The order is Noun (ຄົນ) + Adjective (ດີ) + Intensifier (ຫຼາຍ).
A: ຂ້ອຍມັກລາວຫຼາຍ. B: ແມ່ນແລ້ວ, ລາວເປັນ _______.
Contextually, if you like someone, you usually agree they are a 'good person'.
You see someone giving money to a beggar. What do you say?
Giving to the needy is a hallmark of a 'Khon Dee'.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, it's very common for parents to call their children 'Khon Dee' to encourage good behavior.
It's neutral. You can use it in a speech or with your best friend.
The direct opposite is 'Khon Sua' (ຄົນຊົ່ວ), meaning a bad or evil person.
No, 'Khon' means person. For a dog, say 'Ma Dee' (Good dog).
Yes, it often implies someone who follows Buddhist morals, but it's used secularly too.
Say 'Chao pen khon dee lai' (ເຈົ້າເປັນຄົນດີຫຼາຍ).
Sometimes, in a very sweet, endearing way, a girl might call her boyfriend 'Khon Dee,' similar to 'my dear.'
'Khon Jai Dee' specifically means 'kind-hearted.' 'Khon Dee' is broader, covering all virtues.
Yes, 'Phu Jao pen khon dee' (You all are good people). Lao doesn't change the form for plural.
Yes, to describe a reliable and honest partner.
関連フレーズ
ນ້ຳໃຈດີ
similarGenerous/Kind-hearted
ຄົນຊື່ສັດ
specialized formHonest person
ຄົນຊົ່ວ
contrastBad/Evil person
ຜູ້ໃຫຍ່ໃຈດີ
specialized formKind elder/benefactor
ຄົນມີບຸນ
similarPerson with merit
