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ตบหน้าลูบหลัง dtohpL naaF luupF langR |
pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | ตบ-น่า-ลูบ-หฺลัง |
IPA | tòp nâː lûːp lǎŋ |
Royal Thai General System | top na lup lang |
[verb, phrase] | |||
definition | to lay into someone then try to make nice; comfort someone after scolding them; balm following the lash; offend and then mollify | ||
categories | |||
components | ตบ | dtohpL | to slap, clap, pat, or hit with an open hand |
หน้า | naaF | face; front; facade; visage; (to nod) head | |
ลูบ | luupF | to caress; stroke; pet | |
หลัง | langR | behind; following; at the rear | |