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| ตั้งหลัก dtangF lakL |  |
| pronunciation guide | |
| Phonemic Thai | ตั้ง-หฺลัก |
| IPA | tâŋ làk |
| Royal Thai General System | tang lak |
| 1. [verb] | |||
| definition | to establish oneself; build up one's status | ||
| components | ตั้ง  | dtangF | to start, begin, or commence |
| หลัก | lakL | one's balance or footing | |
| synonyms | สร้างฐานะ | saangF thaaR naH | to establish oneself; set oneself up |
| สร้างตัว | saangF dtuaaM | to build up a fortune; make's one way | |
| example | ตั้งหลักตั้งตัว | dtangF lakL dtangF dtuaaM | to set oneself up; establish oneself |
| sample sentence | การขายสินค้าที่ระลึกทำให้ชาวบ้านตั้งหลักสามารถนำเงินไปปลดเปลื้องหนี้สินได้ gaanM khaaiR sinR khaaH theeF raH leukH thamM haiF chaaoM baanF dtangF lakL saaR maatF namM ngernM bpaiM bplohtL bpleuuangF neeF sinR daiF "Selling souvenirs allows ordinary people to set themselves up in business and earn enough money to pay off their debts." | ||
| 2. [verb] | |||
| definition | to stand firm; gain a firm foothold; pause for breath | ||
| components | ตั้ง | dtangF | to start, begin, or commence |
| หลัก | lakL | one's balance or footing | |
| sample sentence | |||
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