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kàp-lâi

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] expel [sb]; deport [sb]

To force [sb] to leave an area, position, or country, e.g., expel intruders or deport convicts.

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2VerbB2

[to] repel [sb/sth]

To drive back or repel enemies, pests, or unwanted things so they do not enter or so they retreat.

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3VerbB2

[to] dispel [sth]

To dispel nuisances such as odors, smoke, or unwanted energies so that they fade or vanish.

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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 -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

kàp

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——