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Bao /BOW/

Bao (Thai: เบา, pronounced BOW) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Light, soft. Bao bao is the instruction to spar or clinch lightly. It is also written Bao bao. Related terms: Raeng and Sparring. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Baoเบา
Light, soft. Bao bao is the instruction to spar or clinch lightly.
TermBao
Thai scriptเบา
Pronunciation (approx.)BOW
Also writtenBao bao
CategoryLanguage

Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗

Questions about Bao

What does Bao mean in Muay Thai?

Light, soft. Bao bao is the instruction to spar or clinch lightly.

How do you pronounce Bao?

Bao is pronounced roughly BOW. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Bao written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written เบา.

What are other spellings of Bao?

It is also written Bao bao. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Bao?

Related terms: Raeng and Sparring.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.