เจริญ

jà-rəən

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] prosper; flourish; develop

To grow, prosper, or develop positively, as when an economy or society becomes more advanced or prosperous.

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2VerbB1

[to] advance; progress

To advance or make progress, especially in knowledge, status, or development.

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3AdjectiveB2

prosperous; flourishing; developed

Prosperous, thriving, or advanced in development, as a community, society, or country.

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

Why is เจริญ said จะ-เริน?

jà-rəən

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

jà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid 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——