ใสๆ
săi săiMeanings
very clear; transparent; bright-toned
very clear or transparent; also describing a clean, bright quality (e.g., clear water, clear/bright voice, clear skin). Reduplication softens the tone or adds emphasis.
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pure; innocent; fresh/simple style
pure and innocent in character or look; a fresh, simple, minimal style (e.g., ลุคใสๆ ‘a fresh, natural look’).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ใสๆ said ใส-ใส?
săi săi
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ใ hides a final -ย, so it is live.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Rising tone
săi
Dips low first, then rises clearly.
High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising
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 | — | — |