ขุดคุ้ย

kùt-kúi

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] dig up [sth]; rummage through [sth]

To dig into something (like the ground or a pile of items) and search through it thoroughly.

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] dredge up [sth]; dig up dirt on [sb]

To investigate and expose hidden, often negative or scandalous, information about someone's past or private life.

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

kùt

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——
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Word Breakdown

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ขุดคุ้ยkùt-kúiขุดคุ้ยkùt-kúi[to] dig up [sth]; rummage through [sth][to] dig up [sth]; rummage through [sth]Word