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A person who likes to make merit.
문화적 배경
Making merit (Het Bun) is the most important social and religious activity. Being called 'Chai Bun' is the highest moral praise one can receive. Humility is vital. If someone calls you 'Chai Bun,' you should press your hands together in a 'Nop' and say 'Sathou' or 'Yin Dee' (Happy to do it), rather than just saying 'Yes, I am.' Being 'Chai Bun' extends to all living beings. Many Lao people will release birds or fish to 'make merit,' a practice called 'Poi Sat.' The term 'Sai Bun' is now used on Instagram and TikTok to describe people who travel specifically to visit famous temples and post about their merit-making.
The 'Sathou' Response
When you hear someone described as 'Chai Bun,' it's polite to say 'Sathou' (Amen/I share your merit).
Pair with 'Khon'
Always use 'Khon' (person) before 'Chai Bun' when describing someone's identity: 'Khon Chai Bun.'
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A person who likes to make merit.
The 'Sathou' Response
When you hear someone described as 'Chai Bun,' it's polite to say 'Sathou' (Amen/I share your merit).
Pair with 'Khon'
Always use 'Khon' (person) before 'Chai Bun' when describing someone's identity: 'Khon Chai Bun.'
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small favor, it loses its spiritual weight. Save it for genuine kindness.
Social Media
Look for the hashtag #ສາຍບຸນ on Lao social media to see how this phrase is used in modern contexts.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to describe a kind person.
ລາວມັກຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອຄົນທຸກຍາກ, ລາວເປັນຄົນ ______.
'Chai Bun' means kind-hearted/charitable, which fits helping the poor. 'Chai Dam' means black-hearted and 'Chai Hai' means angry.
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for using 'Chai Bun'?
Choose the best context:
'Chai Bun' is specifically used for acts of merit and charity, like donating to a temple.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ແມ່ຕູ້ຂ້ອຍບໍລິຈາກເງິນສ້າງໂຮງໝໍ. B: ________!
'Sathou' is the standard response to merit-making, followed by praising the person's 'Chai Bun.'
Match the phrase to the person.
Who is 'Khon Chai Bun'?
Showing mercy to animals is a key part of being 'Chai Bun.'
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시각 학습 자료
Chai Dee vs. Chai Bun
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ລາວມັກຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອຄົນທຸກຍາກ, ລາວເປັນຄົນ ______.
'Chai Bun' means kind-hearted/charitable, which fits helping the poor. 'Chai Dam' means black-hearted and 'Chai Hai' means angry.
Choose the best context:
'Chai Bun' is specifically used for acts of merit and charity, like donating to a temple.
A: ແມ່ຕູ້ຂ້ອຍບໍລິຈາກເງິນສ້າງໂຮງໝໍ. B: ________!
'Sathou' is the standard response to merit-making, followed by praising the person's 'Chai Bun.'
Who is 'Khon Chai Bun'?
Showing mercy to animals is a key part of being 'Chai Bun.'
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! While it has Buddhist roots, it's now a general term for anyone who is exceptionally charitable and kind, regardless of their religion.
Yes, it is one of the highest compliments you can give someone regarding their character.
'Chai Dee' is 'nice/good,' while 'Chai Bun' is 'charitable/virtuous.'
Usually, it's used for adults who have the capacity to give. For children, 'Chai Dee' or 'Kham Roo' (obedient/smart) is more common.
The opposite is 'Chai Dam' (black-hearted) or 'Khon Baap' (sinful person).
It is spelled ໃ-ຈ-ບຸ-ນ.
Yes, to describe a company that does a lot of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
No. A poor person can be 'Chai Bun' if they share what little they have.
No, you use it for the person who is kind *to* animals.
It is neutral-formal. It's safe to use with anyone from a friend to a government official.
관련 표현
ໃຈດີ
similarGood-hearted / Kind
ນ້ຳໃຈ
builds onGenerosity / Spirit of giving
ໃຈກວ້າງ
similarBroad-minded / Generous
ໃຈດຳ
contrastBlack-hearted / Mean
ເຮັດບຸນ
specialized formTo make merit
