สันดาน

sǎn-daan

Meaning

1NounB2

ingrained disposition; true nature (often negative)

An ingrained nature or deeply rooted habit of a person, often used pejoratively.

Examples

He regularly speaks harshly to his servant; this is more of a deep-seated habit than a fleeting anger.
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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 classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

sǎn

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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——

Word Breakdown

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สันดานsǎn-daanสันดานsǎn-daaningrained disposition; true nature (often negative)ingrained disposition; true nature (often negative)Word