จ้วง
jûuangMeanings
[to] scoop/ladle vigorously; dig in
to scoop, dip, or ladle in a forceful or repeated motion; to dig in with big scoops (with a spoon, paddle, or hand)
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[to] paddle hard; row forcefully (lit.)
to paddle or row with strong, repeated strokes (literal use from the sense of forceful scooping)
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[to] eat greedily; wolf down (colloq.)
to eat or dig into food in big, vigorous scoops; to wolf down (informal/colloquial)
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[to] stab; thrust forcefully
to stab or thrust forcefully, often repeatedly, with a knife or similar weapon
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markMai tho
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Falling tone
jûuang
Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.
Mid class + Mai tho → Falling
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 | — | — |