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Khao chiang /KOW CHEE-ANG/

Khao chiang (Thai: เข่าเฉียง, pronounced KOW CHEE-ANG) is a Muay Thai technique term. Knee angled inward on a diagonal, landing on the ribs or around a guarding arm. It is also written Diagonal knee. Related terms: Khao and Khao trong. Guides on this site that use it include Muay Thai Knees: Straight, Diagonal and Clinch Knees Explained.

Meaning

Khao chiangเข่าเฉียง
Knee angled inward on a diagonal, landing on the ribs or around a guarding arm.
TermKhao chiang
Thai scriptเข่าเฉียง
Pronunciation (approx.)KOW CHEE-ANG
Also writtenDiagonal knee
CategoryTechnique

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Questions about Khao chiang

What does Khao chiang mean in Muay Thai?

Knee angled inward on a diagonal, landing on the ribs or around a guarding arm.

How do you pronounce Khao chiang?

Khao chiang is pronounced roughly KOW CHEE-ANG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Khao chiang written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written เข่าเฉียง.

What are other spellings of Khao chiang?

It is also written Diagonal knee. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Khao chiang?

Related terms: Khao and Khao trong.

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