Just found out the origin! Why do Thai people call it “meat”? It’s understood that it means “beef” and not some other meat.
Why do Thai people often refer to “meat” specifically as “beef”?
Have you ever wondered why when we mention the word “meat”, many Thais assume it means beef, when in fact pork and chicken are also “meat”? The answer is not a misunderstanding, but rather comes from language, culture, and history that are deeply rooted in Thai society.
The word “meat” according to the Royal Institute Dictionary
According to the Royal Institute Dictionary, the word “meat” means the part of the animal’s body next to the skin, and especially means beef or buffalo meat used as food. Such as beef curry or beef stir-fry. Which clearly shows that the Thai language gives the meaning of “meat” as “beef”.
Perspectives from Thai history and culture
A number of linguists and Thai language enthusiasts suggest that the word “meat” was originally used to refer to large wild animals that were preyed upon by tigers. Such as barking deer, deer, wild cows, and wild buffalo. All of which were included in what ancient people called “meat animals,” unlike wild boars or small animals that were not included in this definition.
As cattle and buffalo were brought into the community and became more common food for Thai people. The term “meat” became more specific to refer to “beef” and “buffalo meat.” Which were larger animals according to the original conventions of the โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที word.
Daily use
In Thai daily life, the word “meat” often means “beef” without specifying anything. Such as beef curry, stir-fried beef, or grilled beef. This is different from other types of meat, such as pork or chicken. Which, if not specified clearly, may be misinterpreted by the listener. Therefore, the name of the animal must always be included.
summarize
The fact that Thai people call “meat” and understand it to mean “beef” is not a coincidence. But is the result of long-term linguistic and cultural development, since the time when humans hunted barking deer, deer, and wild cattle for food. The word “meat” has been embedded in the consciousness of Thai people as a large animal, especially “beef”. Until it has become an implicit meaning in the Thai language up until today.