หน้าดิน

nâa-din

Meanings

1NounB2

topsoil; surface soil (A horizon)

the uppermost layer of soil rich in organic matter where most plant roots grow; contrasted with subsoil.

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2NounB2

soil surface; ground surface

the exposed surface of the ground or soil.

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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 classLeading หA silent ห before น puts this syllable in high class.
  2. Tone markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Falling tone

nâa

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

High class + Mai tho → Falling

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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Word Breakdown

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หน้าดินnâa-dinหน้าดินnâa-dintopsoil; surface soil (A horizon)topsoil; surface soil (A horizon)Word