意思
Cleaning one's teeth.
文化背景
Brushing teeth is often combined with the morning bath. Most Lao people bathe twice a day, and brushing is strictly part of that ritual. In some rural areas, traditional methods like using salt are still remembered by elders, though 'paeng khaeo' with modern brushes is now the norm. Schools often have a 'brushing hour' after lunch where students line up at long sinks to brush their teeth together to promote health. Monks have specific rules about hygiene. Brushing teeth is allowed and encouraged as part of keeping the body clean for meditation.
Skip the 'My'
Don't say 'paeng khaeo khong khoy'. Just say 'paeng khaeo'. It's more natural.
Watch the Tone
If you say 'paeng' with a high tone, it might sound like a different word. Keep it low and steady.
意思
Cleaning one's teeth.
Skip the 'My'
Don't say 'paeng khaeo khong khoy'. Just say 'paeng khaeo'. It's more natural.
Watch the Tone
If you say 'paeng' with a high tone, it might sound like a different word. Keep it low and steady.
The 'Aap Nam' Rule
In Laos, if you say you are going to 'aap nam' (bathe), people assume you are also going to 'paeng khaeo'.
Politeness
If you need to leave a dinner table to brush your teeth, it's polite to say 'ขออนุญาต' (kho anuyat - excuse me) first.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word for 'brush'.
ຂ້ອຍກຳລັງ ___ ແຂ້ວ.
'ແປງ' is the correct verb for brushing teeth.
Which sentence means 'Don't forget to brush your teeth before bed'?
Select the correct Lao translation:
'ແປງແຂ້ວ' is brush teeth, 'ກ່ອນນອນ' is before bed.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the dentist and he asks about your routine.
This answers the dentist's question about how often you brush.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ລູກແປງແຂ້ວແລ້ວບໍ? B: ___.
The child confirms they have already brushed.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Bathroom Actions
Cleaning
- • ແປງແຂ້ວ
- • ອາບນ້ຳ
- • ລ້າງໜ້າ
练习题库
4 练习ຂ້ອຍກຳລັງ ___ ແຂ້ວ.
'ແປງ' is the correct verb for brushing teeth.
Select the correct Lao translation:
'ແປງແຂ້ວ' is brush teeth, 'ກ່ອນນອນ' is before bed.
You are at the dentist and he asks about your routine.
This answers the dentist's question about how often you brush.
A: ລູກແປງແຂ້ວແລ້ວບໍ? B: ___.
The child confirms they have already brushed.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
12 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from your kids to your boss.
Yes, 'thu khaeo' is common in casual conversation, but 'paeng khaeo' is safer for learners.
It is 'paeng si khaeo' (ແປງສີແຂ້ວ).
No, Lao verbs do not change for person or tense.
It reflects the idea of restoring the teeth to a clean, orderly state.
Confusing 'paeng' (brush) with 'phaeng' (expensive) due to aspiration.
Not really slang, but 'thu' is the more 'street' version.
Say 'Khoy luem paeng khaeo'.
Usually just morning and night, but brushing after lunch is common in offices.
It is 'ya si khaeo' (ຢາສີແຂ້ວ).
It is more breathy, like the 'k' in 'keep'.
Yes, the phrase works for animals too!
相关表达
ແປງສີແຂ້ວ
specialized formToothbrush
ຢາສີແຂ້ວ
similarToothpaste
ບ້ວນປາກ
builds onTo gargle/rinse mouth
ແຂ້ວຂາວ
similarWhite teeth
ແຂ້ວແມງ
contrastCavity/Tooth decay
ຖອນແຂ້ວ
specialized formTo pull a tooth
