Pi chawa /PEE CHA-WAH/
Pi chawa (Thai: ปี่ชวา, pronounced PEE CHA-WAH) is a Muay Thai culture term. The reed oboe whose wailing melody leads the sarama. Its name means Javanese pipe, reflecting its origins. It is also written Pee chawa and Javanese oboe. Related terms: Sarama and Klong khaek. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Pi chawaปี่ชวา
- The reed oboe whose wailing melody leads the sarama. Its name means Javanese pipe, reflecting its origins.
| Term | Pi chawa |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ปี่ชวา |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | PEE CHA-WAH |
| Also written | Pee chawa, Javanese oboe |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: muaythaicitizen.com ↗
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Questions about Pi chawa
What does Pi chawa mean in Muay Thai?
The reed oboe whose wailing melody leads the sarama. Its name means Javanese pipe, reflecting its origins.
How do you pronounce Pi chawa?
Pi chawa is pronounced roughly PEE CHA-WAH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Pi chawa written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ปี่ชวา.
What are other spellings of Pi chawa?
It is also written Pee chawa and Javanese oboe. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Pi chawa?
Related terms: Sarama and Klong khaek.
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