Tough sounds c-s-z-
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Not all learners struggle with them, but the c- and z- sounds can be tricky for some. Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.
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Pronunciation Tips for c-s-z- (A2)
Tough Sound Words: c-s-z- (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 做 | zuò | to do; to make; to be | |
| 走 | zǒu | to walk, to go, to leave | |
| 再 | zài | again; another; then | |
| 最 | zuì | most, -est | |
| 早 | zǎo | early; morning | |
| 左 | zuǒ | left (opposite of right) | |
| 总是 | zǒngshì | always | |
| 从 | cóng | from; via | |
| 菜 | cài | vegetable; dish (of food); cuisine (of a region) | |
| 词 | cí | word | |
| 错 | cuò | mistake, fault; mistakenly | |
| 次 | cì | [measure word for how many times something happens] | |
| 草 | cǎo | grass | |
| 聪明 | cōngming | smart, intelligent |
Tough Sound Video Practice: c-s-z- (A2)
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