หวงห้าม

hǔuang-hâam

Meanings

1AdjectiveB2

restricted; prohibited

strictly reserved or prohibited; not allowed for general access, use, or approach

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] restrict access; forbid

to designate something as off-limits or to prohibit access or use

Examples

The park declared this area off-limits to protect wildlife, so tourists are prohibited from entering.
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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

hǔuang

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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Word Breakdown

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หวงห้ามhǔuang-hâamหวงห้ามhǔuang-hâamrestricted; prohibitedrestricted; prohibitedWord