ชั้นเอก

chán-èek

Meanings

1AdjectiveB2

first-class; top-tier

of the highest grade or rank in a system (e.g., among เอกเอกèek1major (field of study)2one; single; unique; exceptional3principal; primary4A; first class; first rank; top grade5ace (playing card)–โทโทtoo1minor (field of study)2Thai tone name (falling tone)3master’s degree level; graduate (M.A./M.S.)4second; secondary5second class; second rank–ตรีตรีdtrii1bachelor’s degree level2three; tri-3trident4third (grade/level)); used to describe superior quality or status

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2NounB2

top rank/grade

the highest level or category within a formal hierarchy (e.g., ข้าราชการชั้นเอก, พระอารามหลวงชั้นเอก, นักธรรมชั้นเอก)

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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 classLow class
  2. Tone markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

High tone

chán

Starts high and keeps climbing.

Low class + Mai tho → High

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——
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