意思
Having a 'wide heart' or being open-minded.
文化背景
Being 'Jai Gwang' is linked to the concept of 'Baramee' (virtue/charisma). Leaders are expected to be generous to maintain their status. In meetings, being 'Jai Gwang' means not 'losing face' when your idea is challenged, but rather showing you are broad-minded. Netizens often use 'Jai Gwang' to praise influencers who do charity work or handle 'drama' with grace. The idea of a 'wide heart' aligns with 'Metta' (loving-kindness), which should be boundless and without limits.
Complimenting Thais
If you want to make a Thai person happy, compliment their 'Jai Gwang.' It's one of the highest character praises.
Don't overdo it
If you call yourself 'Jai Gwang,' it might sound arrogant. It's better to let others say it about you.
意思
Having a 'wide heart' or being open-minded.
Complimenting Thais
If you want to make a Thai person happy, compliment their 'Jai Gwang.' It's one of the highest character praises.
Don't overdo it
If you call yourself 'Jai Gwang,' it might sound arrogant. It's better to let others say it about you.
Use with 'Mak'
Adding 'Mak' (very) at the end—'Jai Gwang Mak'—is the most natural way to use it in daily life.
自我测试
Fill in the blank to say 'He is a generous person.'
เขาเป็นคน________
'ใจกว้าง' (Jai Gwang) is the best fit for 'generous person.'
Which situation best describes someone who is 'Jai Gwang'?
Someone who...
This reflects the 'open-minded' sense of the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: เจ้านายให้โบนัสเยอะมากเลย B: ใช่ ท่าน________มาก
Giving a big bonus is an act of 'Jai Gwang' (generosity).
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: A politician accepting criticism from the public.
Accepting criticism requires being open-minded (Jai Gwang).
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习เขาเป็นคน________
'ใจกว้าง' (Jai Gwang) is the best fit for 'generous person.'
Someone who...
This reflects the 'open-minded' sense of the idiom.
A: เจ้านายให้โบนัสเยอะมากเลย B: ใช่ ท่าน________มาก
Giving a big bonus is an act of 'Jai Gwang' (generosity).
Context: A politician accepting criticism from the public.
Accepting criticism requires being open-minded (Jai Gwang).
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题No, it's equally about being open-minded and tolerant of others' ideas and mistakes.
No, use just 'Gwang' for physical width. 'Jai Gwang' is strictly for people's character.
'Jai Dee' is general kindness. 'Jai Gwang' is specifically about being expansive—either giving more or accepting more.
It's neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or in a speech.
Add 'Kwam' to the front: 'Kwam Jai Gwang.'
Yes, it's in the top 200 most common Thai idioms.
Yes, it is gender-neutral.
Almost never. It is a very positive trait in Thai culture.
'Jai Kaeb' (ใจแคบ), which means narrow-minded or stingy.
Yes, you can say a company is 'Jai Gwang' if they have generous policies for employees.
相关表达
ใจดี
similarKind-hearted
ใจแคบ
contrastNarrow-minded / Stingy
น้ำใจ
builds onKindness/Spirit
เปิดใจ
similarTo open one's heart
