Thai (), also known as Dai language (Dai language), is the language of the Tai ethnic group and belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family. Thai is spoken by approximately 68 million people around the world.

Thai is mainly spoken by the Tai-Tai ethnic group distributed in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, northwest Vietnam, northwest Cambodia, southwest China, and northeast India.

Thai is divided into Tai Thai dialect (western and southwestern Yunnan in China, northern and northwestern Myanmar, and northeastern India), Lanna dialect (southern Yunnan in China, northeastern Shan State in Myanmar, northern Thailand, Laos There are three major dialects: the Siamese dialect (central and southern Thailand, southern Laos, and northwest Cambodia). The Lanna dialect is spoken in the northern and northeastern parts of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Siamese dialect is spoken in the central and southern parts of the Kingdom, and the central Thai dialect is the standard Thai language in Thailand.

Thai is an analytical and isolated language. Its basic vocabulary is mostly monosyllabic words, and different tones play a role in distinguishing vocabulary and grammar. Compounding and overlapping are widely used in word formation.

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Related introduction to Thai undergraduate major:

1. Main courses

Basic Thai, Advanced Thai, Thai listening, Thai speaking, Thai writing, Thai translation theory and practice, Thai newspaper and magazine readings, Thai language and literature, basic English, English audio-visual and listening, English writing, English translation theory and practice.

2. Training objectives

This major cultivates students with solid basic skills in Thai listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation, and masters Thai language, literature, history, politics, economy, Comprehensive talents with both ability and political integrity and an international perspective who have knowledge of culture, religion, society and other related fields and can engage in diplomacy, foreign trade, cultural exchanges, press and publishing, education, scientific research, etc.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Thai

Baidu Encyclopedia-Thai