뜻
Little in size.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'Chet Tooch' (Small Heart) is a unique Khmer emotional state where someone feels hurt or sulky because they feel ignored by a loved one. In family hierarchy, the youngest child is always called 'Koun Tooch' or 'P-oun Tooch', regardless of their actual physical size as they grow up. Cambodians often use the reduplicated form 'tooch-tooch' to sound more polite or gentle when asking for something, like a small discount. In traditional Khmer architecture, 'tooch' is used to describe the intricate, small-scale carvings on lintels that contrast with the 'thom' (massive) stone blocks.
Size vs Quantity
Always remember: Tooch = Size, Tech = Quantity. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
The 'Small Heart'
If someone says they are 'Chet Tooch', they aren't saying they are mean; they are saying they are feeling sensitive or neglected.
뜻
Little in size.
Size vs Quantity
Always remember: Tooch = Size, Tech = Quantity. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
The 'Small Heart'
If someone says they are 'Chet Tooch', they aren't saying they are mean; they are saying they are feeling sensitive or neglected.
Reduplication
Use 'tooch-tooch' when you want to sound more natural and descriptive, especially when talking about cute things or many small items.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct Khmer word for 'small'.
ខ្ញុំមានឆ្កែ____មួយ។ (I have a small dog.)
តូច (tooch) is the word for small size. ធំ (thom) means big, តិច (tech) means a little (quantity), and ច្រើន (chraen) means many.
Which sentence correctly says 'This book is smaller than that book'?
Choose the correct comparison:
In Khmer, 'cheang' (ជាង) is used to create the comparative 'smaller than'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'កុំខ្វល់ពីរឿងតូចតាចអី' (Don't worry about minor things.)
'Tooch-tach' refers to minor or insignificant matters, often used to downplay problems.
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시각 학습 자료
Tooch (Size) vs Tech (Quantity)
Common 'Tooch' Objects
Animals
- • ឆ្មាតូច (Small cat)
- • សត្វល្អិតតូច (Small insect)
Food/Drink
- • កាហ្វេតូច (Small coffee)
- • នំតូច (Small cake)
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제ខ្ញុំមានឆ្កែ____មួយ។ (I have a small dog.)
តូច (tooch) is the word for small size. ធំ (thom) means big, តិច (tech) means a little (quantity), and ច្រើន (chraen) means many.
Choose the correct comparison:
In Khmer, 'cheang' (ជាង) is used to create the comparative 'smaller than'.
Phrase: 'កុំខ្វល់ពីរឿងតូចតាចអី' (Don't worry about minor things.)
'Tooch-tach' refers to minor or insignificant matters, often used to downplay problems.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but 'teab' (ទាប) is more specific for height. 'Tooch' is often used affectionately for someone with a small frame.
'Tooch' is for physical size. 'Tooch-tach' is for abstract things that are minor or insignificant.
You can say 'tooch nah' (តូចណាស់) or reduplicate it as 'tooch-tooch' (តូចៗ).
Yes, it is a neutral word. However, calling an adult 'tooch' might be seen as overly familiar depending on the context.
Yes, in the context of family (p-oun tooch) or children (koun tooch).
No, Khmer adjectives do not change for number, but you can reduplicate it (tooch-tooch) to imply plurality.
The opposite is 'thom' (ធំ), which means big or large.
Say 'tumhum tooch' (ទំហំតូច) which literally means 'size small'.
No, for a 'short time' use 'ma-phet' or 'chab'. 'Tooch' is strictly for size.
It means to be sensitive, easily offended, or prone to sulking because of a perceived slight.
관련 표현
ធំ
contrastBig, large
តិច
similarA little bit (quantity)
តូចតាច
specialized formMinor, insignificant
កូន
similarChild / Small version
ខ្លី
similarShort (length)
ទាប
similarShort (height)
