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bâo

Meanings

1NounB1

socket; cup-shaped cavity

a hollow or cup-shaped part that holds or fits another part, such as an eye socket (เบ้าตาเบ้าตาbâo-dtaaeye socket; orbit) or a socket-like housing

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2NounB2

mold; crucible (metalworking)

a mold or a refractory pot used in casting or metalwork to shape or contain molten material

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

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Falling tone

bâo

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

Mid 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——