Khao (rice) /KOW/
Khao (rice) (Thai: ข้าว, pronounced KOW) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Rice, and by extension a meal. Khao pad is fried rice, khao niao sticky rice. It is also written Kao and Khao. Related terms: Khao niao, Khao pad and Gin khao. Guides on this site that use it include Muay Thai Knees: Straight, Diagonal and Clinch Knees Explained.
Meaning
- Khao (rice)ข้าว
- Rice, and by extension a meal. Khao pad is fried rice, khao niao sticky rice.
| Term | Khao (rice) |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ข้าว |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | KOW |
| Also written | Kao, Khao |
| Category | Language |
Sources: rachelcooksthai.com ↗
Guides that use “Khao (rice)”
- Muay Thai Knees: Straight, Diagonal and Clinch Knees Explained How to throw Muay Thai knee strikes: the straight knee, diagonal and curved knees, step-up and switch...
Questions about Khao (rice)
What does Khao (rice) mean in Muay Thai?
Rice, and by extension a meal. Khao pad is fried rice, khao niao sticky rice.
How do you pronounce Khao (rice)?
Khao (rice) is pronounced roughly KOW. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Khao (rice) written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ข้าว.
What are other spellings of Khao (rice)?
It is also written Kao and Khao. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Khao (rice)?
Related terms: Khao niao, Khao pad and Gin khao.
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