Tough sounds -un

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Level

A2
Related to
1. The "ü" vowel (A1)
2. Tough sounds -un (phrases) (B1)
In series Tough sounds (basic)
1. 1. Tough sounds c-s-z-
2. 2. Tough sounds s-sh-, c-ch-, z-zh-
3. 3. Tough sounds x-sh-, q-ch-, j-zh-
4. 4. Tough sounds r-
5. 5. Tough sounds -an-ang
6. 6. Tough sounds -e
7. 7. Tough sounds -ou-uo
8. 8. Tough sounds -ü-u
9. 9. Tough sounds -un
10. 10. Tough sounds -uan
Referenced finals
- -uen

The key here is knowing when you're dealing with the "ü" vowel. Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.

Pronunciation Tips for -un (A2)

Tough Sound Words: -un (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
wen4	问	wèn	to ask
zun1zhong4	尊重	zūnzhòng	to respect
kun4nan	困难	kùnnan	difficulty
cun2qian2	存钱	cúnqián	to deposit money; to save money
chun1tian1	春天	chūntiān	spring (the season)
zhun3bei4	准备	zhǔnbèi	preparation; to prepare; to intend; to be about to
jie2hun1	结婚	jiéhūn	to get married
yun2nan2	云南	Yúnnán	Yunnan [Province]
yun4dong4	运动	yùndòng	to exercise; exercise
qun2zi	裙子	qúnzi	dress, skirt

Tough Sound Video Practice: -un (A2)

Sources and further reading

Tough sounds -un

Contents

Pronunciation Tips for -un (A2)

Tough Sound Words: -un (A2)

Tough Sound Video Practice: -un (A2)

Sources and further reading