ดอกมะลิ
dɔ̀ɔk-má-líMeaning
1NounA1
jasmine flower
The flower of the jasmine plant (Jasminum sambac), typically white and fragrant, commonly used in Thai garlands and for scenting tea.
Examples
ดอกมะลิdɔ̀ɔk-má-líดอกมะลิdɔ̀ɔk-má-líjasmine flowerสีขาวsǐi-kǎaoสีขาวsǐi-kǎao1the color white2white (in color)3figurative: pure/innocent/harmlessและlɛ́และlɛ́and (coordinating)หอมhɔ̌ɔmหอมhɔ̌ɔm1fragrant; pleasantly scented2[to] smell nice; be fragrant3[to] give [sb] a sniffing kiss4onion; shallot; spring onionมากmâakมากmâak1very; extremely2much; a lot; greatly3many; numerous
Jasmine flowers are white and very fragrant.
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Mom bought jasmine flowers to make a garland.
I like jasmine tea because of its gentle fragrance.
On Mother’s Day, we give a jasmine garland to mom.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
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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ดอกมะลิdɔ̀ɔk-má-líดอกมะลิdɔ̀ɔk-má-líjasmine flowerjasmine flowerWord