ดิก
dìkMeanings
dictionary
An informal abbreviation of the English word 'dictionary', referring to a printed or electronic resource that gives word meanings or translations.
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quickly; with rapid movement
With a quick turning or spinning movement, or with rapid twitching or wriggling; often repeated as ดิกดิกdìk1dictionary2quickly; with rapid movement3closely behind; on someone's heels ๆ for repeated movements.
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closely behind; on someone's heels
Closely and persistently, especially when following someone without leaving much distance between you.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
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
dìk
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 | — | — |