JJ Easy Chinese
Lesson 2 Tongue-tip Sounds d, t, n, and l
When these four sounds are pronounced, the breath breaks through from the gap between the upper teeth and the lower lip. Thus they are called tongue -tip sounds
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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d
It is voiced.
t
It is voiceless. |
Mouth: It is open. Tongue: The tongue tip touches the upper gum. The air flows off the tongue. Lips They are open.
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Similar to d in deed. (unaspirated)
Similar to t in tea. |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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n |
Mouth: It is slightly open. Tongue: The tongue tip touches the upper gum. The air flows from nasal cavity. Lips: They are open. |
Similar to n in nice. |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
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l |
Mouth: It opens naturally. Tongue: The tongue tip touches the upper gum. The air flows out from both sides. Lips: They are open.
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Similar to l in lead. |