ฉันใด

chǎn-dai

Meanings

1ConjunctionC1

just as; as

just as; in the same way that (a formal correlative used to start a comparison, usually paired with 'ฉันนั้นฉันนั้นchǎn-nánso; in that way').

Examples

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2AdverbC1

how; in what way?

an old-fashioned or formal way to ask how something is done or happens.

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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 endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

chǎn

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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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ฉันใดchǎn-daiฉันใดchǎn-daijust as; asjust as; asWord