Lesson 05 - Main - Dimsum Hanyu Pinyin

In this episode, we look at the initials (j, q, x) and the finals (ia, iao, ie, iou, üe).

Posted on 2017-05-26 02:12:42

Introduction

In this episode, we will learn:

  • how to voice the initials (j, q, x);
  • how to get the ju, qu, xu sounds from ji, qi, xi;
  • how to voice the finals (ia, iao, ie, iou, üe);
  • the abbreviation of iou when it is used with initials;
  • five new Mandarin words: xièxiè, xiǎojiě, shǒujī, píjiǔ, yóutiáo; and
  • the combinations between these initials and the finals.

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