หางปลา

hǎang-bplaa

Meanings

2NounB2

crimp terminal (wire lug)

a crimp-on wire terminal (e.g., spade, fork, or ring) used to connect a wire to a screw, stud, or terminal block

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3NounB2

fishtail shape; splayed V-shape

a wedge- or V-shaped end or form resembling a fish tail; used generically for shapes and patterns (not specifically the 'dovetail' woodworking joint)

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4NounB2

mermaid/fishtail (dress style)

a skirt or dress style that hugs the body and flares out near the hem, resembling a fish tail

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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

hǎang

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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หางปลาhǎang-bplaaหางปลาhǎang-bplaafish tail; tail finfish tail; tail finWord