ฉัตร

chàt

Meanings

1NounB2

tiered ceremonial umbrella

a multi-tiered ceremonial umbrella used in royal and Buddhist contexts as a symbol of rank and protection

Examples

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2NounC1

chatra (Indic parasol symbol)

the symbolic parasol in Indic tradition signifying sovereignty or sacred protection, seen atop stupas or thrones

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ฉัตร said ฉัด?

chàt

  • Final soundAt the end of a syllable, ต is said like ด (t).

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ต, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

chàt

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——