หดตัว

hòt-dtuua

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] shrink; contract; tighten (physical)

to become smaller, shorter, or tighter; to draw together (e.g., materials, muscles, pupils)

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] contract; decline (economy, figures)

to decrease in value, activity, or output in economic or statistical contexts (e.g., GDP, demand, numbers)

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 endingDead syllableEnds in -ด, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

hòt

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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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หดตัวhòt-dtuuaหดตัวhòt-dtuua[to] shrink; contract; tighten (physical)[to] shrink; contract; tighten (physical)Word