Cha /CHAH/
Cha (Thai: ช้า, pronounced CHAH) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Slow, slower. Used to bring a trainee back to technique. It is also written Sha and Chaa. Related terms: Reo. 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
- Chaช้า
- Slow, slower. Used to bring a trainee back to technique.
| Term | Cha |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ช้า |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | CHAH |
| Also written | Sha, Chaa |
| Category | Language |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Cha
What does Cha mean in Muay Thai?
Slow, slower. Used to bring a trainee back to technique.
How do you pronounce Cha?
Cha is pronounced roughly CHAH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Cha written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ช้า.
What are other spellings of Cha?
It is also written Sha and Chaa. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Cha?
Related terms: Reo.
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