เป่ายิ้งฉุบ
bpào-yíng-chùp/paw˨˩.jiŋ˦˥.t͡ɕʰup̚˨˩/
The Thai phrase for rock paper scissors is เป่ายิ้งฉุบ (bpào-yíng-chùp).
เป่ายิ้งฉุบ is used as a noun to refer to the game of rock paper scissors, and it can also be used as a verb meaning to play the game.
Meaning: popular child's game (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The first syllable bpào means to blow, while the final syllable chùp is an onomatopoeic sound used to signal the moment the hand signs are revealed.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is bpào-yíng-chùp.
When do people say it?
In Thailand, people frequently use this game to settle minor disputes or to decide which person goes first in a game.
Did you know?
- The phrase เป่ายิ้งฉุบ is likely derived from Chinese terms for 'scissors', 'cloth wrapper' and 'hammer'.
- While the English 'rock' is a stone, the original Chinese influence on เป่ายิ้งฉุบ suggests the hand sign represents a 'hammer'.
- In Thailand, the game is a standard social tool used to settle almost any minor, non-serious decision, such as who pays for a meal.
Examples in context
- เรามาเป่ายิ้งฉุบกันเถอะrao ma pao ying chup kan thoeLet's play rock paper scissors.
- ใช้เป่ายิ้งฉุบเพื่อตัดสินกันchai pao ying chup pheua tat sin kanUse rock paper scissors to decide.
- ฉันแพ้เป่ายิ้งฉุบเธออีกแล้วchan phae pao ying chup thoe ik laeoI lost rock paper scissors to you again.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding who goes first in a game.
- ณิชา Nichaใครจะได้เริ่มก่อนกันนะkhrai cha dai roem kon kan naI wonder who goes first.
- วิทวัส Witthawatมาเป่ายิ้งฉุบกันไหมma pao ying chup kan maiShall we play rock paper scissors?
- ณิชา Nichaตกลง ฉันพร้อมแล้วtok long chan phrom laeoOkay, I am ready.
- วิทวัส Witthawatเป่ายิ้งฉุบ!pao ying chup!Rock paper scissors!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rock paper scissors” translations and entries เป่ายิ้งฉุบ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries เป่ายิ้งฉุบ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
