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เค็ม
Describes food or taste that contains salt or has a salty flavor. Thai speakers use this when ordering food, describing taste preferences, or commenting on dishes. Essential for navigating Thai cuisine since many dishes balance เค็ม with sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Also used metaphorically for tears.
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