เบียน

biian

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] bother; disturb; inconvenience [sb]

To trouble, disturb, or inconvenience someone.

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2VerbC1

[to] harm; oppress; exploit [sb]

To cause harm or hardship to someone, often by treating them unfairly or using them for your own benefit.

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3VerbC1

[to] encroach on [sth]

To take or use something that belongs to someone else, such as land, rights, or resources, without permission.

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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 syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

biian

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——