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Describing a location across from another
문화적 배경
In Bangkok, giving directions using 'ตรงข้าม' with a 7-Eleven as a landmark is extremely common because there is a 7-Eleven on almost every corner. When disagreeing, Thais might avoid saying 'I have the opposite opinion' directly to save face. They might say 'I think a bit differently' instead. Historically, 'ฝั่งตรงข้าม' referred to the other side of the Chao Phraya River. Today, it still carries that weight when people talk about 'crossing to the Thonburi side'. Many famous street food stalls don't have addresses. They are known as 'the stall across from the big cinema' or 'opposite the gold shop'.
The 'Side' Trick
If you are talking about the other side of the road, always add 'Fang' (ฝั่ง) to sound more natural: 'Fang Trong Kham'.
Precision Matters
Don't say 'Trong Kham' to a taxi driver if the place is diagonal. They will stop too early or too late.
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Describing a location across from another
The 'Side' Trick
If you are talking about the other side of the road, always add 'Fang' (ฝั่ง) to sound more natural: 'Fang Trong Kham'.
Precision Matters
Don't say 'Trong Kham' to a taxi driver if the place is diagonal. They will stop too early or too late.
Abstract Use
Use 'Trong-kan-kham' (ตรงกันข้าม) when you want to sound smart and argumentative in a discussion.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct Thai word for 'across from'.
ธนาคารอยู่_______โรงพยาบาล
The sentence means 'The bank is across from the hospital'. 'ข้างๆ' means beside, 'บน' means on, and 'ใน' means in.
Which sentence correctly says 'Wait on the opposite side'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'ฝั่งตรงข้าม' means the opposite side. 'ข้างหน้า' is in front, 'ข้างหลัง' is behind, and 'ที่นี่' is here.
Match the Thai phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are telling a taxi driver to stop across from the mall.
'จอดตรงข้ามห้างครับ' means 'Stop across from the mall'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ร้านกาแฟอยู่ที่ไหน? B: อยู่_______โรงแรมครับ
The context asks for a location. 'ตรงข้าม' (across from) fits perfectly. 'ไกล' (far) would need more words, and 'มาก' (very) or 'สวย' (beautiful) don't make sense here.
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연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ธนาคารอยู่_______โรงพยาบาล
The sentence means 'The bank is across from the hospital'. 'ข้างๆ' means beside, 'บน' means on, and 'ใน' means in.
Choose the correct sentence:
'ฝั่งตรงข้าม' means the opposite side. 'ข้างหน้า' is in front, 'ข้างหลัง' is behind, and 'ที่นี่' is here.
Situation: You are telling a taxi driver to stop across from the mall.
'จอดตรงข้ามห้างครับ' means 'Stop across from the mall'.
A: ร้านกาแฟอยู่ที่ไหน? B: อยู่_______โรงแรมครับ
The context asks for a location. 'ตรงข้าม' (across from) fits perfectly. 'ไกล' (far) would need more words, and 'มาก' (very) or 'สวย' (beautiful) don't make sense here.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문For physical locations, no. For abstract opposites (e.g., 'Good is opposite to bad'), it's better to use it.
'Trong-Kham' is 180 degrees directly across. 'Yueang' is diagonally across.
Yes, 'Nang trong-kham' means sitting opposite someone at a table.
It's neutral. You can use it with anyone from a street vendor to a CEO.
Use 'ในทางตรงกันข้าม' (Nai thang trong-kan-kham).
Yes, 'thit-thang trong-kham' means opposite direction.
Not really, but 'khon-la-khua' (different poles) is a slangy way to say 'completely opposite'.
Yes, 'phet trong-kham' is the standard term.
Yes, 'ตรงข้ามฉัน' (Trong-kham chan). No need for 'of'.
It's the same word! 'Trong-kham' works for streets, rivers, and rooms.
관련 표현
ข้างๆ
contrastBeside / Next to
เยื้อง
similarDiagonally across
ตรงกันข้าม
specialized formOn the contrary / Exactly opposite
ฝั่งตรงข้าม
specialized formThe opposite side
สวนทาง
similarTo go in opposite directions
