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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. | ||
− | + | <table class="table table-striped table-bordered table-hover"> | |
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <th width="8%">Audio</th> | ||
+ | <th width="25%">Chinese</th> | ||
+ | <th width="30%">Pinyin</th> | ||
+ | <th width="37%">English</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|fan4dian4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>饭店</td> | ||
+ | <td>fàndiàn</td> | ||
+ | <td>restaurant, hotel</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|kan4jian4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>看见</td> | ||
+ | <td>kànjiàn</td> | ||
+ | <td>to see</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|dan4shi4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>但是</td> | ||
+ | <td>dànshì</td> | ||
+ | <td>but</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|xian4zai4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>现在</td> | ||
+ | <td>xiànzài</td> | ||
+ | <td>now, nowadays</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|ran2hou4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>然后</td> | ||
+ | <td>ránhòu</td> | ||
+ | <td>and then</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|pang4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>胖</td> | ||
+ | <td>pàng</td> | ||
+ | <td>fat, chubby</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|mang2|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>忙</td> | ||
+ | <td>máng</td> | ||
+ | <td>busy</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|fang2jian1|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>房间</td> | ||
+ | <td>fángjiān</td> | ||
+ | <td>room</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|dang1ran2|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>当然</td> | ||
+ | <td>dāngrán</td> | ||
+ | <td>of course, naturally</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|gang1gang1|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>刚刚</td> | ||
+ | <td>gānggāng</td> | ||
+ | <td>just a moment ago</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td>{{Audio-player|shan1shang4|a2-tough-sounds}}</td> | ||
+ | <td>山上</td> | ||
+ | <td>shān shàng</td> | ||
+ | <td>on the mountain</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </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 == | ||
− | {{Number in Series| | + | ''More sources and other links coming soon...'' |
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+ | {{Number in Series|5|Tough sounds (basic)}} | ||
[[Category:Pinyin]] | [[Category:Pinyin]] | ||
− | {{Basic Pronunciation|A2|1| | + | {{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}} |
+ | {{Related|The "a" vowel}} | ||
+ | {{References|-an}} | ||
+ | {{References|-ang}} |
Latest revision as of 10:04, 20 May 2020
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In series Tough sounds (basic)
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Referenced finals
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.
Contents
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 |
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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...