หงสา

hǒng-sǎa

Meanings

1NounC1

hamsa; swan; goose

a hamsa, swan, or goose-like bird, often a mythical or poetic bird in Indian and Buddhist tradition

Examples

In the Jataka tales, there is a story about a golden-feathered king hamsa who came to help his family.
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2NounC1

Pegu; Hanthawaddy

an ancient Mon city and kingdom in present-day Myanmar, historically known as Hanthawaddy or Pegu

Examples

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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 -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

hǒng

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——
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