ดิก

dìk

Meanings

1NounA2

dictionary

An informal abbreviation of the English word 'dictionary', referring to a printed or electronic resource that gives word meanings or translations.

2AdverbB1

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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3AdverbB1

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

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. 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 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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