จง
jongMeaning
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[impv] (formal) do …; must …
a formal/archaic particle placed before a verb to give a command or solemn instruction
Examples
จงjongจงjong[impv] (formal) do …; must …ตั้งใจเรียนdtâng-jai-riianตั้งใจเรียนdtâng-jai-riian[to] study diligently; [to] pay attention in classและlɛ́และlɛ́and (coordinating)ทำการบ้านtam-gaan-bâanทำการบ้านtam-gaan-bâan1[to] do homework2[to] prepare oneself; [to] do researchให้hâiให้hâi1[to] give; provide2[to] allow; let; permit3[to] have [sb] do; cause to4for (benefit of)5so that; in order to6until; to the point that (result)ครบkrópครบkróp1complete; full; all present2in full; completely3[time] to be complete; to reach the full term
Be diligent in your studies and complete all your homework.
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Be punctual and respect the team's rules.
Consider the facts before judging others.
จงjongยืนหยัดyʉʉn-yàtต่อdtɔ̀ɔความถูกต้องkwaam-tùuk-dtɔ̂ngแม้mɛ́ɛเมื่อmʉ̂ʉaไม่มีmâi-miiใครkraiเห็นด้วยhěn-dûuai
Stand firm for what is right, even when no one agrees.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
jong
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |