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kâo-hǎa

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] approach; go to see [sb]/[sth]

to move toward or go to meet someone or something, often to talk, ask for help, or make contact

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] court; seek favor from [sb]

to try to win someone's favor, support, or attention by being friendly, helpful, or attentive

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3VerbB2

[to] make advances; flirt with

to approach someone with romantic or sexual interest

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 markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Falling tone

kâo

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——