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Feeling nervous around other people.
문화적 배경
Shyness is often linked to 'Greng-jai', a deep-seated desire to not disturb or bother others. A shy person is often seen as considerate. Modern Thai teens use 'khîi-aai' playfully on social media, often pairing it with 'cute' (narak) to create a 'shy but cute' persona. In Bangkok's corporate world, 'khîi-aai' is increasingly viewed as a trait to be managed through 'Personality Development' (phat-thana-buk-kha-lik-ka-phap) courses. In villages, being 'khîi-aai' is often synonymous with being 'เรียบร้อย' (riap-roi), meaning well-behaved and respectful of elders.
The 'Khîi' Rule
Learn the 'khîi' prefix! It's the key to dozens of Thai personality traits. If you see 'khîi' + [emotion], it usually means 'a person who is always [emotion].'
Tone Matters
Make sure 'khîi' is a falling tone. If you say it with a rising tone, it means 'to ride' (khìi). You don't want to say you are 'riding embarrassment'!
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Feeling nervous around other people.
The 'Khîi' Rule
Learn the 'khîi' prefix! It's the key to dozens of Thai personality traits. If you see 'khîi' + [emotion], it usually means 'a person who is always [emotion].'
Tone Matters
Make sure 'khîi' is a falling tone. If you say it with a rising tone, it means 'to ride' (khìi). You don't want to say you are 'riding embarrassment'!
Accepting Shyness
In Thailand, saying 'I'm shy' is a great way to get people to be extra nice and patient with you. It's a 'soft' social shield.
Add 'Khon'
Saying 'Pen khon khîi-aai' (Is a shy person) sounds much more natural than just 'Pen khîi-aai'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct Thai word for 'shy'.
น้องชายของฉันเป็นคน____ ไม่กล้าคุยกับคนแปลกหน้า
'Khîi-aai' fits because the sentence mentions not daring to talk to strangers.
Which word is best for someone blushing because they like you?
เวลาเขาเจอคนที่ชอบ เขาจะรู้สึก....
'Khoen' is specifically for romantic or 'cute' embarrassment.
Match the Thai word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common 'khîi-' prefix words.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ไปเต้นกันไหม? B: ไม่เอาหรอก เรา____
Being shy is a common reason to decline dancing.
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시각 학습 자료
Shy vs. Embarrassed
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제น้องชายของฉันเป็นคน____ ไม่กล้าคุยกับคนแปลกหน้า
'Khîi-aai' fits because the sentence mentions not daring to talk to strangers.
เวลาเขาเจอคนที่ชอบ เขาจะรู้สึก....
'Khoen' is specifically for romantic or 'cute' embarrassment.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are all common 'khîi-' prefix words.
A: ไปเต้นกันไหม? B: ไม่เอาหรอก เรา____
Being shy is a common reason to decline dancing.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, it's generally neutral or even endearing. However, calling an adult 'khîi-aai' in a professional setting might imply they lack confidence.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Phom/Chun khîi-aai' to explain why you are quiet.
'Aai' is the verb 'to feel ashamed/embarrassed'. 'Khîi-aai' is the adjective 'shy'.
Say 'Phom mai khîi-aai' (ผมไม่ขี้อาย).
You can use 'มีความประหม่า' (mi khwam prama) for 'having nervousness', but it's very formal.
Yes, you can describe a shy dog or cat as 'khîi-aai'.
No, 'coward' is 'khîi-khlat'. 'Khîi-aai' is just social shyness.
It's a linguistic metaphor for 'waste' or 'excessive habit' that has been in the language for centuries.
Yes, add 'mak' at the end: 'khîi-aai mak'.
Yes, many Thai pop songs use it to describe a lover who is too shy to say 'I love you'.
The opposite is 'kla-han' (brave) or 'man-chai' (confident).
No, situations are 'naa-aai' (embarrassing). Only people/animals are 'khîi-aai'.
관련 표현
เขิน
similarTo feel embarrassed/blush
ประหม่า
similarTo be nervous/jittery
กล้าหาญ
contrastBrave/Courageous
หน้าบาง
specialized formThin-faced/Sensitive
ไม่กล้า
builds onNot dare
