Expressing limits (จน / จนถึง)

Resultative Limits with จน

To express continuing an action until a specific result or physical state is reached, use the conjunction จน (until / so much that).

It frequently describes a process that runs until it achieves a desired state, such as cooking.

You will also hear it used for physical consequences or limits, often translating to "so much that" or "to the point that."

Temporal Limits with จนถึง

When an action continues up to a specific time, use จนถึง. Adding ถึง explicitly marks a temporal limit rather than a physical result.

Endurance and Waiting

These expressions of limits often pair with the verb ทน (to endure), describing scenarios where someone has to push through a long wait or stay up working late.