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châi-mǎiMeaning
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[Q] right?; isn't it?; correct?
A tag question used to seek confirmation or agreement about a statement.
Examples
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You're free to go to the market with me tomorrow, right?
We arranged to meet at five yesterday, right?
You finished and submitted the report ahead of schedule, right?
You’re free today, right?
We’re meeting tomorrow at 2 p.m., right?
He moved house already, didn’t he?
You’ve read the most recent email already, haven’t you?
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
- Consonant classLow class
- Tone markMai ek
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Falling tone
châi
Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.
Low class + Mai ek → Falling
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |
Word Breakdown
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