Thai · Body & Health
หัวใจ
hua chai
Heart
Beginnernoun
Definition
The organ that pumps blood, also used for feelings.
Example
การวิ่งดีต่อหัวใจ
Running is good for the heart.
Etymology
'หัวใจ' (hua chai) literally translates to 'heart,' where 'หัว' means 'head' and 'ใจ' (chai) means 'mind' or 'soul,' indicating the importance of emotions and thoughts.
How & Where It’s Used
'หัวใจ' is widely used in both literature and everyday speech, conveying both physical and emotional meanings and is suitable in both formal and informal contexts.
Literary Heritage
Commonly used in poetry and songs related to love and emotion.