วินัย

wí-nai

Meanings

1NounB1

discipline; self-discipline

training to follow rules or a code of behavior; self-control and orderly conduct

Examples

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2NounB2

disciplinary rules; code of conduct

a system of rules and sanctions used to maintain order and proper behavior in an organization or profession (e.g., วินัยข้าราชการ)

Examples

The organization issued disciplinary regulations to control overtime and personal leave.
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3NounC1

monastic discipline (Buddhism)

the body of rules governing Buddhist monks and nuns; the Vinaya

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is วินัย said วิ-ไน?

wí-nai

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableShort vowelA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

High tone

wí

Starts high and keeps climbing.

Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Short vowel → High

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——