เจีย

jiia

Meanings

1NounB2

chia; chia seed(s)

the chia plant (Salvia hispanica) or its edible seeds, commonly used in drinks and foods.

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2VerbC1

[to] grind; polish; facet (esp. gems, glass, metal)

to grind, polish, or shape a hard material—especially to facet gemstones, or to smooth glass or metal.

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

jiia

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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——