Animals หิ่งห้อย hìng-hâwy
firefly noun
- hìng low
- hâwy falling
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Classifier: ตัวdtua · counting word for animals, clothes, tables and chairs
How to use it
หิ่งห้อยhìng-hâwy has a low tone, then a falling one. Fireflies gather in the trees along the rivers and canals of the central plains, and an evening boat ride to see them is a classic outing from the Amphawa floating market, southwest of Bangkok. They shine best on dark nights, so leave the flash off.
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:
- hing hoi
- hinghoy
- hing hoy
- hinghoi
More animals in Thai
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