ขนาน

kà-nǎan

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

parallel

being side by side and maintaining a constant distance; corresponding in direction or nature

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2ClassifierB1

classifier for medicinal preparations

A classifier for medicinal formulas or preparations, especially traditional remedies; also used with certain other things, such as sets of royal regalia.

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3VerbB2

[to] run parallel; lie alongside

To extend or be positioned parallel to something else.

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Tones

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

Why is ขนาน said ขะ-หนาน?

kà-nǎan

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

kà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High 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——