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[pûu-yài]
elder; adult
Noun
Polite Speech
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Noun
Polite Speech
elder; adult
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In Thai culture, respecting elders is an important etiquette, referring to them as 'adults'.
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เด็กๆ ควรเคารพผู้ใหญ่เสมอ
dèk dèk kuan kao-róp pûu-yài sěe-mɔɔ
Children should always respect the elders.
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