Home and daily life หมอน mǎwn
pillow noun
- mǎwn rising
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
You'll hear it in Phak Kon (พักก่อน).
How to use it
หมอนmǎwn has a rising tone, and pillows are counted with ใบbai. The firm triangular cushion you'll see in Thai homes and massage shops is a หมอนขวานmǎwn-kwǎan, an "axe pillow", for its wedge shape.
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:
- mon
- maun
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