ขัดขืน

kàt-kʉ̌ʉn

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] resist; struggle against [sb/sth]

To physically resist or struggle against a person or force.

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] defy; disobey [sth]

To defy or refuse to obey an order, rule, law, or authority.

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 classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ด, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

kàt

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——

Word Breakdown

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ขัดขืนkàt-kʉ̌ʉnขัดขืนkàt-kʉ̌ʉn[to] resist; struggle against [sb/sth][to] resist; struggle against [sb/sth]Word