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Introduction to these tough sounds...
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The [[The "a" vowel|-an and -ang finals]] aren't too bad by themselves, but how they're pronounced can vary a bit depending on what comes before them. As always, ''practice'' is the answer! Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.
  
 
== Pronunciation Tips for -an-ang (A2) ==
 
== Pronunciation Tips for -an-ang (A2) ==
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You can read up on [[the "a" vowel]] and [[the "i" vowel]] if you need to, but one important thing to remember is that the "a" in "-an" and "-ian" (or "yan") are ''not the same "a" sound''. When "i" is involved, the [[The "i" vowel|"a" sound in the final]] changes a bit.
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Review your [[pinyin chart]] as needed to get clear on this difference.
  
 
== Tough Sound Words: -an-ang (A2) ==
 
== Tough Sound Words: -an-ang (A2) ==
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The words in the following table are designed to give you a good pronunciation workout. Practice them on your own and practice them with your teacher.
 
The words in the following table are designed to give you a good pronunciation workout. Practice them on your own and practice them with your teacher.
  
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        <th width="8%">Audio</th>
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<th width="25%">Chinese</th>
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<th width="30%">Pinyin</th>
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<th width="37%">English</th>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|fan4dian4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>饭店</td>
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<td>fàndiàn</td>
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<td>restaurant, hotel</td>
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</tr>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|kan4jian4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>看见</td>
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<td>kànjiàn</td>
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<td>to see</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|dan4shi4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>但是</td>
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<td>dànshì</td>
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<td>but</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|xian4zai4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>现在</td>
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<td>xiànzài</td>
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<td>now, nowadays</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|ran2hou4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>然后</td>
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<td>ránhòu</td>
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<td>and then</td>
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</tr>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|pang4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>胖</td>
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<td>pàng</td>
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<td>fat, chubby</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|mang2|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>忙</td>
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<td>máng</td>
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<td>busy</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|fang2jian1|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>房间</td>
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<td>fángjiān</td>
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<td>room</td>
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</tr>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|dang1ran2|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>当然</td>
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<td>dāngrán</td>
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<td>of course, naturally</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|gang1gang1|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>刚刚</td>
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<td>gānggāng</td>
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<td>just a moment ago</td>
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        <td>{{Audio-player|shan1shang4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td>
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<td>山上</td>
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<td>shān shàng</td>
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<td>on the mountain</td>
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</table>
  
 
== Tough Sound Video Practice: -an-ang (A2) ==
 
== Tough Sound Video Practice: -an-ang (A2) ==
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<div class="YT-container"><youtube>a1rWC3iTcyA</youtube></div>
  
 
== Sources and further reading ==
 
== Sources and further reading ==
  
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''More sources and other links coming soon...''
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{{Number in Series|5|Tough sounds (basic)}}
  
 
[[Category:Pinyin]]
 
[[Category:Pinyin]]
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{{Basic Pronunciation|A2|1|Certain sounds and sound combinations need extra attention.|pinyin|oooooooo}}
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{{Basic Pronunciation|A2|1|The -an and -ang finals aren't too bad by themselves, but how they're pronounced can vary a bit depending on what comes before them.|pinyin| ASP12C54}}
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{{Related|The "a" vowel}}
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{{References|-an}}
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{{References|-ang}}

Latest revision as of 10:04, 20 May 2020

The -an and -ang finals aren't too bad by themselves, but how they're pronounced can vary a bit depending on what comes before them. As always, practice is the answer! Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.

Pronunciation Tips for -an-ang (A2)

You can read up on the "a" vowel and the "i" vowel if you need to, but one important thing to remember is that the "a" in "-an" and "-ian" (or "yan") are not the same "a" sound. When "i" is involved, the "a" sound in the final changes a bit.

Review your pinyin chart as needed to get clear on this difference.

Tough Sound Words: -an-ang (A2)

The words in the following table are designed to give you a good pronunciation workout. Practice them on your own and practice them with your teacher.

Audio Chinese Pinyin English
饭店 fàndiàn restaurant, hotel
看见 kànjiàn to see
但是 dànshì but
现在 xiànzài now, nowadays
然后 ránhòu and then
胖 pàng fat, chubby
忙 máng busy
房间 fángjiān room
当然 dāngrán of course, naturally
刚刚 gānggāng just a moment ago
山上 shān shàng on the mountain

Tough Sound Video Practice: -an-ang (A2)

Sources and further reading

More sources and other links coming soon...


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