เบะ (bè) — [to] pout; turn down the corners of the mouth

Meaning

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[to] pout; turn down the corners of the mouth

To push out the lower lip or turn down the corners of the mouth, especially when about to cry or showing that you are upset or dislike something.

This morning, my younger sibling pouted and then started crying.

3 more examples

The child stuck out their lower lip, about to cry, because their mother would not buy them a toy.

When he found out he had to eat vegetables, he pouted and shook his head.

She tried to hold back her tears, but when she heard her mother's voice, she pouted as if she were about to cry again.

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

How the tone is decided

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

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

bè

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.

sulky; sullen

Describes a sulky, protruding-lip pout rather than the act of turning the mouth down before crying.