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สูง

#463 most commonadjective rising tone

What does สูง mean?

Describes height of people, buildings, or objects. Thai speakers use สูง for physical height measurements and comparisons. Common in everyday conversations about appearance, architecture, and geography. Can be intensified with มาก (very) or modified with comparative words. Also used metaphorically for high prices, positions, or levels.

Example Phrases

kǎo sǔung mâak

เขาสูงมาก

He is very tall.

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Beginner

dtɯ̀k níi sǔung

ตึกนี้สูง

This building is tall.

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Beginner

kun sǔung tâo-rài

คุณสูงเท่าไหร่

How tall are you?

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Beginner

puu-kǎo sǔung mâak

ภูเขาสูงมาก

The mountain is very tall.

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Beginner

təə sǔung gwàa chǎn

เธอสูงกว่าฉัน

She is taller than me.

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Beginner

raa-kaa sǔung gəən pai

ราคาสูงเกินไป

The price is too high.

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Intermediate

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