ชี้ว่า

chíi-wâa

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] indicate that; point out that

To show, suggest, or point out that something is the case.

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] state that; note that; report that

To say or assert that something is so, often when quoting or summarizing information.

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

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

High tone

chíi

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——

Word Breakdown

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ชี้ว่าchíi-wâaชี้ว่าchíi-wâa[to] indicate that; point out that[to] indicate that; point out thatWord