Lesson 6 Tongue-Flatted Sounds: z, c and s
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
Description |
Similar English Sound For Reference |
z |
Mouth: It opens naturally. Tongue: The tongue slightly touches the upper teeth. The teeth on both sides are closed. Lips They are slightly open.
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Similar to the “ds” in leads. (Compared to zh.) |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
Description |
Similar English Sound For Reference |
c |
Mouth: It opens naturally. Tongue: The tongue slightly touches the upper teeth. The teeth on both sides are closed. Lips They are slightly open. |
Similar to ts in mates. |
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Chinese Pinyin Consonant |
Description |
Similar English Sound For Reference |
s |
Mouth: It opens naturally. Tongue: The tongue slightly touches the upper teeth. The teeth on both sides are closed. Lips They are slightly open.
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Similar to the “s” in sea. |