ดอกไม้ [dàwk máai] = flower
ดอก [dàwk] + flower name = ….. flower

ต้นไม้ [tôn máai] = tree
ต้น [tôn] + tree name = ….. tree

Example:

ดอกซากุระ [dàwk sakura]: Cherry blossom
ต้นซากุระ [tôn sakura]: Cherry tree

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