JJ Easy Chinese
Lesson 4 Tongue-surface Sounds: j, q and x
When they are pronounced, the front tongue surface should approach the front hard palate. The tongue tip should slightly touches the lower teeth.
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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Similar English Sound For Reference |
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J
q |
Mouth: It opens naturally. Tongue: The tongue raises and touches the hard palate. The breath squeezes out. Lips: They are open. |
Similar to the “j” in jeep. (unaspirated)
Similar to the “ch” in cheap. |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
Description |
Similar English Sound For Reference |
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x |
Mouth: It opens naturally. Tongue: The tongue very close to the front hard palate. The breath squeezes out Lips: They are slightly open. |
Similar to the “sh” in sheep. But lips are spread on both sides. |