Small words เช่น chên
such as, for example preposition
- chên falling
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
How to use it
เช่นchên introduces examples, like "such as" or "e.g."; in careful speech it's ยกตัวอย่างเช่นyók dtua-yàang chên, "to give an example". The same word gives เช่นกันchên gan, a polite "likewise, you too", as a reply to good wishes.
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:
- chayn
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