วัง

wang

Meanings

1NounA2

palace; royal residence

A palace; the residence or compound of a king, queen, or members of royalty.

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2NounB1

deep pool in a river

A naturally deep, still section of a river or stream where the water is notably deeper than surrounding areas.

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3NounB2

the court; royal household (often historical/figurative)

The court or royal household associated with a palace; used especially in historical or figurative contexts.

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

wang

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——