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คัน

#663 most commonverb mid tone

What does คัน mean?

Describes the sensation of itching or feeling itchy. Thai speakers use this when their skin feels irritated and they want to scratch. Commonly used for mosquito bites, allergic reactions, or dry skin. Can describe both the physical sensation and the act of scratching. Often paired with body parts or causes.

Example Phrases

kɛ̌ɛn kan

แขนคัน

My arm is itchy.

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Beginner

yung gàt kan mâak

ยุงกัดคันมาก

Mosquito bites are very itchy.

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Beginner

lǎng kan

หลังคัน

My back is itchy.

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Beginner

yàa gao kan

อย่าเกา คัน

Don't scratch, it's itchy.

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Beginner

pǐw kan prɔ́ pɛ́ɛ

ผิวคันเพราะแพ้

My skin is itchy from allergies.

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Beginner

táao kan prɔ́ sài rɔɔng-táao táng wan

เท้าคันเพราะใส่รองเท้าทั้งวัน

I have itchy feet from wearing shoes all day.

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Intermediate

Related Words

gao

เกา

scratch

yung gàt

ยุงกัด

mosquito bite

páe

แพ้

allergy

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pɯ̀ɯn

ผื่น

rash

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