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ขาว
The basic color white, used to describe objects, clothing, skin tone, and food. Thai speakers use ขาว for rice (ข้าวขาว), white shirts for work uniforms, fair skin complexion, and clean/pure things. Can also mean 'clear' or 'plain' in food contexts, like plain rice or clear soup.
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