เป้า

bpâo

Meanings

1NounB1

target; aim

an object or point that one aims at, shoots at, or directs effort toward

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2NounB1

goal; objective

a desired result or objective to be achieved

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3NounB2

crotch (of trousers); crotch; groin

The part of trousers where the legs meet; also, informally, the corresponding area of the body.

Examples

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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

bpâo

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——