ฉะนี้

chà-níi

Meaning

1AdverbB2

thus; like this; in this way

Formal/literary adverb meaning 'thus,' 'like this,' or 'in this way' (often paired with ฉะนั้นฉะนั้นchà-nántherefore; thus).

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 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——

Word Breakdown

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ฉะนี้chà-níiฉะนี้chà-níithus; like this; in this waythus; like this; in this wayWord