Py Ny in Chinese Pronunciation

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a a is pronounced like a as in "father".

ba b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

a is pronounced like a as in "father".is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English

pa p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .

a is pronounced like a as in "father".

ma m is pronounced like m as in "mother". a is pronounced like a as in "father".

fa f is pronounced like f as in "frog". a is pronounced like a as in "father".

da d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


ta t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


na n is pronounced like n as in "night". a is pronounced like a as in "father".

la l is pronounced like l as in "love". a is pronounced like a as in "father".

ga g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kak is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


ha h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied by

a strong puff of air. a is pronounced like a as in "father".

zha zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


cha ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.




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sha sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


zaz is pronounced like ds as in "beads". a is pronounced like a as in "father".

ca c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". a is pronounced like a as in "father".

sa s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


ai ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

bai b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

pai p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mai m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

dai d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tai t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nai n is pronounced like n as in "night". ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

lai l is pronounced like l as in "love". ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

gai g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kai k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hai h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air. ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".



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zhai zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


chai ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shai sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


zai z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

caic is pronounced like ts as in "boots". ai is pronounced like i as in "fine".

sai s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


an an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

ban b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

pan p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


man m is pronounced like m as in "mother". an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

fan f is pronounced like f as in "frog". an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

dan d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tan t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nan n is pronounced like n as in "night". an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

lan l is pronounced like l as in "love". an is pronounced like an as in "fan".



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gan g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kan k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


han h - h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air.an - an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

zhan zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chanch - ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.

an - an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

shan sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


ran r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth. an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

zan z - z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

can c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". an is pronounced like an as in "fan".

san s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


ang ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

bang b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

pang p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mang m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".



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fang f is pronounced like f as in "frog". ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

dang d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tang t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nang n is pronounced like n as in "night". ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

lang l is pronounced like l as in "love". ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

gang g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kang k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hangh is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air. ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

zhang zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chang ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shangsh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


rang r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue

not touching the roof of the mouth. ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

zang z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

cang c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".



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sang s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


ao ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

bao b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

pao p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mao m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

dao d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tao t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nao n is pronounced like n as in "night". ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

lao l is pronounced like l as in "love". ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

gao g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kao k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hao h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air. ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

zhao zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chao ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.




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shao sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


raor is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth. ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

zao z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".

caoc is pronounced like ts as in "boots". ao is pronounced like ow as in cow".

sao s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


e e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.

When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

me m is pronounced like m as in "mother". e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your

mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

de d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English. e is pronounced

like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

te t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air. e is pronounced like as

in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

nen is pronounced like n as in "night". e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and

keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

le l is pronounced like l as in "love". e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and

keep the tongue's position unchanged. When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

ge g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".



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kek is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air. e is pronounced like as in

"stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

he h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied by a

strong puff of air. e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's positionunchanged. When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

zhe zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat. e is pronounced like as

in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it ispronounced like e as in "yet".

chech is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat. e is pronounced

like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged. When it is usedafter i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

she sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat. e is pronounced


re r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not touching the

roof of the mouth. e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position

unchanged. When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

ze z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your

mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

ce c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth

and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

ses is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English. e is pronounced


ei ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

bei b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

peip is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .




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mei m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

fei f is pronounced like f as in "frog". ei is pronounced like a as in "date." dei d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


nei n is pronounced like n as in "night". ei is pronounced like a as in "date." lei l is pronounced like l as in "love". ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

gei g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


hei h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied by

a strong puff of air. ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

shei sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat. ei is

pronounced like a as in "date."

zei z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

en en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

ben b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

penp is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


men m is pronounced like m as in "mother". en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten". fen f is pronounced like f as in "frog". en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten". den d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.




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nen n is pronounced like n as in "night". en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

gen g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


ken k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hen h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air. en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

zhen zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chen ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shen sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


ren r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth. en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

zen z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten". cen c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

sen s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


beng b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung".

peng p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


meng m is pronounced like m as in "mother". eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung".



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feng f is pronounced like f as in "frog". eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung". deng d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


teng t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


neng n is pronounced like n as in "night". eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung". leng l is pronounced like l as in "love". eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung". geng g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


keng k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


heng h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air. eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung".

zheng zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


cheng ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


sheng sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


reng r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth. eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung".

zeng z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung". ceng c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung".



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seng s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


er er is pronounced somewhat like er as in "mermaid"; r is pronounced with the tongue curled back

somewhat.

yi i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in

"bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound ismade. For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

bi b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound is made.For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

pi p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mi m is pronounced like m as in "mother".

i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, theposition of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound is made. For example, si is pronounced like s asin "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

di d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tit is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.

i After b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound is made.For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

ni n is pronounced like n as in "night".


lil is pronounced like l as in "love".



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i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, theposition of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound is made.For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

ji j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.

i After b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound ismade.For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

qi q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.

i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound ismade. For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

xi x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


zhi zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


chi ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shi sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.

i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound is

made. For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

ri r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not touching the

roof of the mouth. i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound is made. Forexample, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

zi z is pronounced like ds as in "beads".




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ci c is pronounced like ts as in "boots". i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound ismade. For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

si s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English. i after b, d, j, l, m, n, p, q, t and x, the letter i is pronounced like ee as in "bee";after c, ch, r, s, sh, z and zh, the position of the tongue remains unchanged, and a voiced sound ismade. For example, si is pronounced like s as in "so", immediately followed by z as in "zoo".

ya y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in

"bee".a is pronounced like a as in "father".

dia d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ia is pronounced like yaw as in "yawn".

lia l is pronounced like l as in "love". ia is pronounced like yaw as in "yawn". jia j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward. ia is pronounced like yaw as in "yawn".

qia q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xia x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


yan ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".

y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

bian b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ian is pronounced like "yen".

pian p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mian m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ian is pronounced like "yen".



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dian d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tian t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nian n is pronounced like n as in "night". ian is pronounced like "yen".

lian l is pronounced like l as in "love". ian is pronounced like "yen".

jian j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.

iang is pronounced like y as in "yes", followed by ong as in "song".

qianq is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xian x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


yang ang is pronounced like ong as in "song".


niang n is pronounced like n as in "night".


liang l is pronounced like l as in "love".


jiangj is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


qiang q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xiang x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


yao ao is pronounced like ow as in "cow".




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biao b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English. iao is

pronounced like yow as in "yowl".

piao p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .

iao is pronounced like yow as in "yowl".

miao m is pronounced like m as in "mother". iao is pronounced like yow as in "yowl".

diao d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tiaot is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


niao n is pronounced like n as in "night". iao is pronounced like yow as in "yowl".

liao l is pronounced like l as in "love". iao is pronounced like yow as in "yowl".

jiao j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


qiao q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xiao x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


ye y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

e is pronounced like as in "stir" ;naturally open up your mouth and keep the tongue's position unchanged.When it is used after i or y, it is pronounced like e as in "yet".

bie b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ie is pronounced like ye as in "yet".

pie p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mie m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ie is pronounced like ye as in "yet".



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die d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tie t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nie n is pronounced like n as in "night". ie is pronounced like ye as in "yet".

lie l is pronounced like l as in "love". ie is pronounced like ye as in "yet".

jie j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


qie q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xie x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


yin in is pronounced like in as in "pin".


bin b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

in is pronounced like in as in "pin".

pin p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


min m is pronounced like m as in "mother". in is pronounced like in as in "pin".

nin n is pronounced like n as in "night". in is pronounced like in as in "pin".

lin l is pronounced like l as in "love". in is pronounced like in as in "pin".

jin j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.

ing is pronounced like ing as in "sing".



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qin q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xin x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


ying ing is pronounced like ing as in "sing".


bing b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


ping p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


ming m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ing is pronounced like ing as in "sing".

ding d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


ting t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


ning n is pronounced like n as in "night". ing is pronounced like ing as in "sing".

ling l is pronounced like l as in "love". ing is pronounced like ing as in "sing".

jing j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


qing q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xing x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


yo y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

o is pronounced somewhat like o as in "hot", but with the mouth not as wide open.



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yong y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

ong is pronounced like o as in "note", followed by ng as in "ring".

jiongj is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.

iong is pronounced like y as in "yes", followed by o as in "note", followed by ng as in "ring".

qiong q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.

iong is pronounced like y as in "yes", followed by o as in "note", followed by ng as in "ring".

xiong x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.

iong is pronounced like y as in "yes", followed by o as in "note", followed by ng as in "ring"

you y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

miu m is pronounced like m as in "mother". iu is pronounced like yo as in "yodel".

diu d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

iu is pronounced like yo as in "yodel".

niu n is pronounced like n as in "night". iu is pronounced like yo as in "yodel".

liu l is pronounced like l as in "love". iu is pronounced like yo as in "yodel".

jiu j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


qiu q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xiu x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


o o is pronounced somewhat like o as in "hot", but with the mouth not as wide open.

bo b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.




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po p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mom is pronounced like m as in "mother".


fo f is pronounced like f as in "frog".


lo l is pronounced like l as in "love".


weng eng is pronounced like ung as in "rung". w is pronounced like w as in "wood".

dong d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tong t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nong n is pronounced like n as in "night".


long l is pronounced like l as in "love".


gong g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kong k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hong h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air.ong is pronounced like o as in "note", followed by ng as in "ring".

zhong zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat




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chong ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


rong r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth.ong is pronounced like o as in "note", followed by ng as in "ring".

zong z is pronounced like ds as in "beads".


cong c is pronounced like ts as in "boots".


song s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


ou ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

pou p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .


mou m is pronounced like m as in "mother". ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

fou f is pronounced like f as in "frog". ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

dou d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tou t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nou n is pronounced like n as in "night". ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

lou l is pronounced like l as in "love". ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

gou g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.




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kou k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hou h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air. ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

zhou zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chou ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shou sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


rou r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth. ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

zou z is pronounced like ds as in "beads". ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

couc is pronounced like ts as in "boots".ou is pronounced like o as in "note".

sou s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


wu u is pronounced like oo as in "foo"; except after j, q, x and y, where it is pronounced as ü.

w is pronounced like w as in "wood".

bu b is pronounced like b as in "boy", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

u is pronounced like oo as in "foo"; except after j, q, x and y, where it is pronounced as ü. pu p is pronounced like p as in "puppy", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air .

u is pronounced like oo as in "foo"; except after j, q, x and y, where it is pronounced as ü.

mu m is pronounced like m as in "mother".


fu f is pronounced like f as in "frog".




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du d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


tu t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nu n is pronounced like n as in "night".


lu l is pronounced like l as in "love".


gu g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


ku k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hu h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied by a

strong puff of air.u is pronounced like oo as in "foo"; except after j, q, x and y, where it is pronounced as ü.

zhu zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chu ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shu sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


ru r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth.u is pronounced like oo as in "foo"; except after j, q, x and y, where it is pronounced as ü.

zu z is pronounced like ds as in "beads".


cuc is pronounced like ts as in "boots".




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su s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


wa a is pronounced like a as in "father". w is pronounced like w as in "wood".

gua g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ua is pronounced like wa as in "watch".

kua k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hua h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air.ua is pronounced like wa as in "watch".

zhua zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


shua sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


wai ai is pronounced like i as in "fine". w is pronounced like w as in "wood".

guai g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

uai is pronounced like "why".

kuai k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


huai h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air. uai is pronounced like "why".

chuai ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shuai sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


wan an is pronounced like an as in "fan". w is pronounced like w as in "wood".



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duan d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

uan is pronounced like wan as in "wander"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u is pronounced as ü.

tuan t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.

uan is pronounced like wan as in "wander"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u is pronounced as ü. nuan n is pronounced like n as in "night".

uan is pronounced like wan as in "wander"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u is pronounced as ü. luan l is pronounced like l as in "love".


guan g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

uan is pronounced like wan as in "wander"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u is pronounced as ü. kuan k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.

uan is pronounced like wan as in "wander"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u is pronounced as ü. huan h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air.uang is pronounced like w as in "wide", followed by ong as in "song".

zhuan zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat

uang is pronounced like w as in "wide", followed by ong as in "song".

chuan ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shuan sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


ruan r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue

not touching the roof of the mouth.uan is pronounced like wan as in "wander"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u is pronounced as ü.

zuan z is pronounced like ds as in "beads".


cuan c is pronounced like ts as in "boots".




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suan s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


wang ang is pronounced like ong as in "song". w is pronounced like w as in "wood".

guang g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kuang k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


huang h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is

accompanied by a strong puff of air.uang is pronounced like w as in "wide", followed by ong as in "song".

zhuang zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chuang ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shuang sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


yue y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

üe pronounce ü first, then gradually lower your tongue to the position of pronouncing e.

nüe n is pronounced like n as in "night".


lüe l is pronounced like l as in "love".


jue j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


que q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.




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xue x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


wei w is pronounced like w as in "wood". ei is pronounced like a as in "date."

dui d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

ui is pronounced like "way".

tui t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


gui g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kui k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hui h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air.ui is pronounced like "way".

zhui zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chui ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shui sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


rui r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not touching

the roof of the mouth.ui is pronounced like "way".

zuiz is pronounced like ds as in "beads". ui is pronounced like "way".



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cui c is pronounced like ts as in "boots".ui is pronounced like "way".

sui s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


wen w is pronounced like w as in "wood". en is pronounced somewhat like en as in "ten".

dun d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

un is pronounced like oo as in "moon", followed by un as in "under"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u ispronounced as ü.

tun t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


lun l is pronounced like l as in "love".

un is pronounced like oo as in "moon", followed by un as in "under"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u ispronounced as ü. gun g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.


kun k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


hun h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air.


zhun zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chunch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.




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shun sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


run r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth.un is pronounced like oo as in "moon", followed by un as in "under"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u ispronounced as ü.

zun z is pronounced like ds as in "beads".


cun c is pronounced like ts as in "boots".

un is pronounced like oo as in "moon", followed by un as in "under"; except after j, q, x and y, where the u ispronounced as ü. sun s is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


wo o is pronounced somewhat like o as in "hot", but with the mouth not as wide open.

w is pronounced like w as in "wood".

duo d is pronounced like d as in "dog", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.

uo is pronounced like w as in "wet"; followed by a sound pronounced somewhat like o as in "lot", but with themouth not as wide open.

tuo t is pronounced like t as in "teacher", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


nuo n is pronounced like n as in "night".


luo l is pronounced like l as in "love".


guo g is pronounced like g as in "god", but is pronounced more lightly than in English.




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kuo k is pronounced like k as in "kite", but is accompanied by a strong puff of air.


huo h is pronounced like h as in "hug", but is pronounced further back in the throat, and is accompanied

by a strong puff of air.uo is pronounced like w as in "wet"; followed by a sound pronounced somewhat like o as in "lot", but with themouth not as wide open.

zhuo zh is pronounced like j as in "jam", with the tongue curled back somewhat


chuo ch is pronounced like ch as in "chat", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


shuo sh is pronounced like sh as in "ship", with the tongue curled back somewhat.


ruo r is pronounced with the tongue curled back as for l in "love", but with the tip of the tongue not

touching the roof of the mouth.uo is pronounced like w as in "wet"; followed by a sound pronounced somewhat like o as in "lot", but with themouth not as wide open.

zuo z is pronounced like ds as in "beads".


cuoc is pronounced like ts as in "boots".


suos is pronounced like s as in "song", but is pronounced more strongly than in English.


yuy is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".


nü n is pronounced like n as in "night".

ü is pronounced like as y in "yes", followed by the pronunciation of oo as in "food".



lü l is pronounced like l as in "love".


ju j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.


qu q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xu x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


yuan y is pronounced like y as in "yes". When used with vowel i, it is pronounced like ee as in "bee".

juan j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.

quan q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.

xuan x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.

yun un pronounce ü first, then gradually lower your tongue to the position of pronouncing e.


jun j is pronounced like j as in "jump", with the tongue forward.

ün pronounce ü first, then gradually lower your tongue to the position of pronouncing e.

qun q is pronounced like ch as in "cheese", with the tongue forward.


xun x is pronounced like sh as in "sheet", with the tongue forward.


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