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Back (of the body) in Thai

“Back (of the body)” in Thai is หลังlǎng.

หลัง lǎng

back (of the body); after noun

  • lǎng rising
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”

The same word means 'after': หลังอาหารlǎng aa-hǎan (after meals) is on every medicine label.

Taught in Unit 16 · Lesson 1: Body and symptoms of the free course.

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Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • lung

More body and health in Thai

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  • หัว hǔa Head
  • ท้อง táwng Stomach

    stomach, belly

  • คอ kaw Throat
  • จมูก jà-mùuk Nose
  • เลือด lûeat Blood
  • ไม่สบาย mâi sà-baai Sick

    sick, unwell

Learn this word in Unit 16, free

Unit 16 · At the clinic · Body and symptoms. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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Written by the Learn Thai For Free team
Audio: AI voices, quality-checked for tones