เปิดอก

bpə̀ət-òk

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] open up; speak frankly; confide [in sb]

To speak frankly and honestly, especially about one's feelings or secrets; to confide in someone.

Examples

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2AdverbB1

frankly; openly (about feelings)

In a frank and honest way, especially about one's feelings; often used with speak/talk for a heart-to-heart.

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3VerbB2

[to] bare the chest; open the chest

To expose the chest by opening or removing clothing; also, to open the chest surgically.

Examples

The children were running on the beach; some felt hot so they took off their shirts, baring their chests to the sea breeze.
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4AdjectiveB2

low-cut (showing the chest)

Describing clothing with an open front or deep neckline that reveals the chest.

Examples

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Tones

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

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 syllableEnds in -ด, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bpə̀ət

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——

Word Breakdown

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เปิดอกbpə̀ət-òkเปิดอกbpə̀ət-òk[to] open up; speak frankly; confide [in sb][to] open up; speak frankly; confide [in sb]Word