Difference between revisions of "Tough sounds x-sh-, q-ch-, j-zh-"

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The x-, q-, and -j initials are new and foreign. When mixed with the sh-, ch-, and zh- initials, the results can be downright ''brutal''. Pretty much every learner struggles with these. Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.
  
 
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Revision as of 03:49, 13 May 2020

The x-, q-, and -j initials are new and foreign. When mixed with the sh-, ch-, and zh- initials, the results can be downright brutal. Pretty much every learner struggles with these. Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.

Pronunciation Tips for x-sh-, q-ch-, j-zh- (A2)

Tough Sound Words: x-sh-, q-ch-, j-zh- (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
记住 jìzhù to memorize
中间 zhōngjiān in the middle
几种 jǐ zhǒng how many kinds; several kinds
出去 chūqù to go out
汽车 qìchē automobile
常去 chángqù to often go
上学 shàngxué to start school, to go to school
学生 xuéshēng student
上下 shàng-xià up and down; get on and get off
水煮鱼 shuǐzhǔyú Sichuan poached sliced fish in hot chili oil

Tough Sound Video Practice: x-sh-, q-ch-, j-zh- (A2)

Sources and further reading