JJ Easy Chinese
Consonants : an initial part (the Sheng Mu”) Lesson 1 lips’ sounds: b, p, m, and f
Lesson 1 lips’ sounds: b, p, m, and f
All these sounds are related to lips. When they are pronounced, breath must break through the lips.
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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b It is voiced
p
it is voiceless |
Mouth: It closes with the breath breaking through the lips Tongue: It leaves from the teeth. Lips: They are slightly closed first and then open. |
Similar to “p” in spin ( unaspirated )
Similar to p in pea. |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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m
It is voiced |
Mouth: It closes tightly and the air flows from nasal cavity. Tongue: It leaves the teeth Lips: They are tightly closed. |
Similar to m in meet. |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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f
It is voiceless. |
Mouth: It is closed Tongue: The air squeezes out between teeth. Lips: The upper teeth touch the lower lip. |
Similar to f in fee. |