ตัวเอก

dtuua-èek

Meanings

1NounB1

main character; protagonist; leading role

the main character in a story or the leading role in a play/film; the protagonist.

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2NounB1

central figure; key person

a principal or standout person in any context (e.g., sports, events): 'the central/key figure'.

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3AdjectiveB2

key element; star ingredient (figurative)

A thing presented as playing the leading or most prominent role, such as the featured herb in a preparation.

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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 classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dtuua

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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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