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บวช
[bùat]
Ordination
Verb
Culture
Meanings
1
Meaning 1
Primary sense
Verb
Culture
Ordination
Notes
Thai men typically ordain temporarily after reaching adulthood.
Example
เขาตัดสินใจบวชเพื่อทำบุญให้กับครอบครัว
kǎo dtàt-sǐn-jai bùat pʉ̂a tam-bun hâi gàp krɔ̂ɔp-krua
He decided to ordain to make merit for his family.
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Meaning 2
Verb
General
to deceive; to trick
Example
เขาถูกมิจฉาชีพบวชจนหลงเชื่อและโอนเงิน
kǎo tùuk mít-chǎa-chîip bùat jon lǒng-chʉ̂a lɛ́ oon ngəən
A scammer tricked him into believing it and transferring money.
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