This is the 438th most frequent Thai word.
pea
The Thai word "pea" (พี่) means "older sibling" or is used to address someone older in a respectful and familiar way.
In this sentence, 'pea' (ถั่ว) is used to represent the pea plant, contextualizing it as a type of legume.
ผู้ชายคนนั้นปลูกต้นถั่วที่หลังสวน
That man is growing a pea plant behind the garden.
Here, 'pea' (ถั่ว) refers to the main ingredient in the soup dish, indicating its use in cooking.
ผมทานซุปถั่วในอาหารกลางวัน
I had pea soup for lunch.
'Pea' (ถั่ว) in this usage is metaphorically referring to small beads used in a game, showing creative or figurative language application.