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Thai · 12 October 2026 · Noun Classifiers (Measure Words)

เล่ม

lêm

classifier for books and sharp objects

classifier

The standard counter for bound paper documents such as books, notebooks, journals, and passports. It is also traditionally used for sharp, long-bladed objects like knives, swords, and needles.

In a sentence

เธอเห็นพาสปอร์ตสองเล่มที่วางอยู่บนโต๊ะทำงานไหม

Do you see the two passports sitting on the office desk?

The Thai word เล่ม, illustrated
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