ฉลาด

chà-làat

Meanings

1AdjectiveA2

intelligent; smart

able to learn, understand, and think well; showing high mental ability

Examples

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2AdjectiveB1

clever; shrewd

showing practical judgment, skill, or resourcefulness in dealing with situations

Examples

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3AdjectiveB2

wise (prudent)

showing caution and good sense in making decisions; prudent

Examples

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

Why is ฉลาด said ฉะ-หลาด?

chà-làat

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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 syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

chà

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——