ดอกชบา
dɔ̀ɔk-chá-baaMeaning
1NounA2
hibiscus flower
A hibiscus flower, a type of large, colorful flower often found in tropical regions.
Examples
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I saw a red hibiscus flower blooming in the garden.
A butterfly is drinking nectar from the hibiscus flower.
ที่tîiฮาวายhaa-waaiผู้คนpûu-konมักจะmák-jàใช้cháiดอกชบาdɔ̀ɔk-chá-baaมาmaaทำtamพวงมาลัยpuuang-maa-laiหรือrʉ̌ʉใช้cháiประดับbprà-dàpผมpǒm
In Hawaii, people often use hibiscus flowers to make garlands or to decorate their hair.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ดอกชบา said ดอก-ชะ-บา?
dɔ̀ɔk-chá-baa
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
3 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
dɔ̀ɔk
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |
Word Breakdown
ดอกdɔ̀ɔkดอกdɔ̀ɔk1flower; blossom2classifier: flowers and similar items3interest (on money)4emphasis or assurance particle (regional or old-fashioned)flower; blossomPart 1
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ดอกชบาdɔ̀ɔk-chá-baaดอกชบาdɔ̀ɔk-chá-baahibiscus flowerhibiscus flowerWord