Chok

Chok is a term with multiple meanings across languages and cultures, and there is no single, universal definition. In Thai, chok is the transliteration of the syllable โชค, which means luck or fortune. It is a common element in Thai given names and nicknames and appears in everyday phrases such as โชคดี (chok dii), meaning lucky, and โชคลาภ (chok laap), meaning fortune. The word is sometimes used as a standalone name or nickname in Thai-speaking communities.

Beyond Thai, chok can appear as a romanized form of surnames, place names, or personal identifiers in other languages. Because romanization systems vary by language and region, the same spelling can correspond to different underlying characters and meanings. Consequently, chok does not have a fixed meaning outside its Thai usage and should be interpreted in its linguistic or cultural context.

In scholarly and general reference works, chok is typically treated as a multi-use term rather than a single entity. When encountered in texts, its precise meaning is inferred from surrounding language, script, and cultural context. In popular culture and on street names or personal identifiers among diaspora communities, chok may appear as a cultural marker rather than a defined concept.

See also: language transliteration, Thai names, fortune and luck in culture.