ใบลาน

bai-laan

Meanings

1NounB2

talipot palm leaf used for writing/craft

a prepared leaf of the talipot palm (Corypha spp.) used as writing material and for traditional crafts such as fans

Examples

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2NounB2

palm-leaf manuscript

a manuscript made from prepared palm leaves, traditionally used in Thailand and neighboring regions for religious and literary texts

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 endingLive syllableThe vowel ใ hides a final -ย, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

bai

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——

Word Breakdown

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ใบลานbai-laanใบลานbai-laantalipot palm leaf used for writing/crafttalipot palm leaf used for writing/craftWord