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, since the two dots are not always written. 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