กระจัง

grà-jang

Meanings

1NounB1

radiator grille

The grille at the front of a motor vehicle, allowing air to reach the radiator.

Examples

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2NounB2

pointed Thai ornamental motif

A traditional Thai ornamental motif resembling a pointed leaf or lotus petal, often repeated in a border in art and architecture.

Examples

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster กร, the first consonant ก sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

grà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

Tone chart

Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.

Mid classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——

Word Breakdown

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จังjangจังjangso; very (degree intensifier, postposed)so; very (degree intensifier, postposed)Part 2
กระจังgrà-jangกระจังgrà-jangradiator grilleradiator grilleWord