ขุดค้น

kùt-kón

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] excavate; dig to uncover

to dig systematically in order to find or uncover something (e.g., archaeological sites, evidence)

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] probe; delve into

to investigate thoroughly to uncover hidden or detailed information

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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——

Word Breakdown

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ขุดค้นkùt-kónขุดค้นkùt-kón[to] excavate; dig to uncover[to] excavate; dig to uncoverWord