for the Thai language
| | Internet resource for the Thai language |
| ตบหัวลูบหลัง dtohpL huaaR luupF langR |
| Royal Institute - 1982 | ||||
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| pronunciation guide | |
| Phonemic Thai | ตบ-หัว-ลูบ-หฺลัง |
| IPA | tòp hǔːa lûːp lǎŋ |
| Royal Thai General System | top hua lup lang |
| [verb] | |||
| definition | to chastise then praise; to play good cop – bad cop | ||
| components | ตบ  | dtohpL | to slap, clap, pat, or hit with an open hand |
 หัว | huaaR | head; brain; bulb; tuber | |
| ลูบ | luupF | to caress; stroke; pet | |
| หลัง | langR | the back of a person, animal, or object | |