🔑 Why Learn Pinyin First?
Pinyin is the gateway to mastering Mandarin Chinese. It’s the foundation of pronunciation, reading, listening, and speaking. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, study, or personal enrichment, a clear understanding of Pinyin sets you on the right path.
This course offers a comprehensive, step-by-step journey through every essential aspect of Chinese pronunciation—from the most basic finals to complex spelling rules—so that you not only know how sounds work, but can actually produce them accurately and confidently.
🆕 What’s New in This Upgraded Edition
This is the second major release of our Pinyin course, based on learner feedback and years of teaching experience. The updated edition features:
- More detailed and focused explanations, especially on commonly mispronounced sounds
- Emphasis on subtle tone and pronunciation distinctions that beginners often overlook
- Expanded shadowing practice for each sound to develop natural rhythm and tone usage
- Improved visuals and close-up videos to guide your articulation
🧠 What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will:
- Clearly pronounce every Mandarin Chinese sound with correct tone and accent
- Understand Pinyin spelling rules and how they relate to pronunciation
- Master the initials and finals in all combinations
- Learn to identify and correct common pronunciation traps
- Develop the muscle memory to sound more natural and native-like
- Apply tone marks properly and recognize the four tones + neutral tone
- Receive step-by-step articulation training (mouth, tongue, lips)
- Build fluency through hundreds of structured shadowing drills
- Create a solid pronunciation foundation for future speaking, listening, and reading skills
📚 Course Content & Topics Covered
This course covers every essential component of Chinese Pinyin:
- Pinyin syllable structure
- Mandarin tones and tone rules
- All initials (consonants)
- All finals (vowels)
- Major sound groups
- Special spelling rules
- Common pronunciation traps
🧩 Structure of Each Lesson
Each lesson is structured to help you hear, feel, and practice each sound fully:
- Topic Introduction – Clear explanation of the sound or group
- Articulation Guide – Step-by-step mouth and tongue positioning
- Spelling & Tone Rules – Standard patterns and exceptions
- Shadowing Practice – Real-word drills with key vocabulary
- Mini Review – Quiz and recap to reinforce your understanding
📦 What’s Included in This Course
- 🎓 Lectures for every single sound in Chinese
- 📄 PDF worksheets and pronunciation guides for each lecture
- 📝 A quick quiz after each lesson to review key points
- 🎥 Close-up demo videos so you can mimic the teacher’s pronunciation
- 🧾 Printable initials and finals tables in PDF format
- 🎧 Full audio library of initials and finals in MP3 format
👤 Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Complete beginners starting Chinese from scratch
- Learners who struggle with tones or pronunciation clarity
- Chinese teachers and tutors looking for structured Pinyin materials
- Parents teaching Chinese to their children
- Heritage learners wanting to improve tone accuracy and reading fluency
💬 Words to Our Learners
This course is proudly produced by DigMandarin, based on years of hands-on teaching experience and extensive learner data analysis. We know how important it is to build accurate pronunciation from the very beginning. Pronunciation isn’t just about sounding right—it’s about being understood.
Learning pronunciation takes time and muscle training—your throat, tongue, lips, and brain must work together. So we recommend:
- ✅ One lesson per day for steady progress
- ✅ Daily review and practice using attached drills and notes
- ✅ Consistency over speed—you can go at your own pace, but regular training makes the biggest difference
We hope this course helps you speak Chinese with confidence and clarity.
Let’s build your Mandarin skills from the sound up!
— The DigMandarin Team
Course Curriculum
| Lesson 1 - Syllable | |||
| 1.1 Cracking the Code of Pinyin | 00:02:00 | ||
| In this lesson, we’ll explore how each syllable is formed — from initials (声母), finals (韵母), and tones (声调) — to how tone marks are placed and why Pinyin looks familiar but sounds unique. With clear examples and simple rules, you’ll start to see how the Roman alphabet transforms into Mandarin sounds. | |||
| 1.2 Apostrophes in Pinyin: The Tiny Mark That Makes a Big Difference | 00:01:00 | ||
| In Mandarin Pinyin, even the smallest details matter! The apostrophe (’) helps separate syllables and prevent confusion when two vowels meet. In this lesson, we’ll show you how this little mark makes your Pinyin clear, accurate, and easy to read. | |||
| Lesson 2 - Tone | |||
| 2.1 Mandarin Tones Brief | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Why tones matter in Mandarin Chinese? | |||
| 2.2 The fundamental four tones: Mastering Pitch for Meaning | FREE | 00:03:00 | |
| Mandarin’s four tones are the secret to sounding natural and being understood. Each tone follows a specific pitch pattern, from the high and steady 1st tone, to the rising 2nd tone, the dipping 3rd tone, and the sharp falling 4th tone. In this lesson, we’ll use everyday English examples to help you feel and practice each tone. By the end, you’ll not just hear the tones, but feel them in your voice. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – Four tones | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
| Shadowing Practice – 1st tone vs 2nd tone | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Shadowing Practice – 1st tone vs 3rd tone | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Shadowing Practice – 1st tone vs 4th tone | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Shadowing Practice – 2nd tone vs 3rd tone | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Shadowing Practice – 2nd tone vs 4th tone | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Shadowing Practice – 3rd tone vs 4th tone | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| 2.3 The fifth tone in Mandarin: The light, flexible tone | FREE | 00:03:00 | |
| Beyond Mandarin’s four main tones lies a subtle but essential feature: the neutral tone (轻声 qīngshēng). In this lesson, we’ll break down how the neutral tone works, why it has no tone mark in Pinyin, and how mastering it makes your Mandarin sound smooth and natural. Think of it as the “hidden rhythm” of Mandarin — small, but powerful. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – Neutral tone | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
| 2.4 Where Do Tone Marks Go in Pinyin? Simple Rules You Must Know | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
| Tone marks in Mandarin aren’t random — they follow a clear rule. In this lesson, we’ll make tone mark placement simple and easy to remember, so you’ll never wonder where to put it again. | |||
| 2.5 Why “Nǐ Hǎo” Isn’t Really “Nǐ Hǎo | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
| In this lesson, we will explore the third tone sandhi in Mandarin. A small shift that makes a big difference. Simple rule, big impact! | |||
| Shadowing Practice – 3rd tone change rule | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| 2.6 不：Why “Bù” Doesn’t Always Sound Like “Bù” | 00:01:00 | ||
| Think you know how to say bù in Mandarin? Why “Bù” Sometimes Becomes “Bú”? Here’s the twist: sometimes it completely changes its tone… Want to know why? Let’s find out! | |||
| Shadowing Practice – 不 | 00:02:00 | ||
| 2.7 一：Why “One” Doesn’t Always Sound the Same | 00:02:00 | ||
| You think 一 just sounds like “yī”? Not so fast. 😉 Depending on what follows, this little word changes tones like a chameleon. Curious how? Let’s dive in! | |||
| Shadowing Practice – 一 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – Bisyllabic words | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 3 - Vowel: a | |||
| 3.1 The /a/ Sound: Your First Step Into Mandarin | 00:01:00 | ||
| What’s the very first sound you should master in Mandarin? 🎤 It’s simple, clear, and shows up everywhere — even in the word māma! Ready to nail it? Let’s go! | |||
| 3.2 The Most Important Vowel in Mandarin | 00:01:00 | ||
| If you can say “ahhh” at the doctor’s office, you’re already halfway to speaking Mandarin! 🗣️ This simple sound shows up everywhere — but only if you get it right. Let’s master it together! | |||
| 3.3 Tone Drill | 00:01:00 | ||
| ā, á, ǎ, à | |||
| 3.4 Keep Practicing! | 00:01:00 | ||
| You did amazing today! 🌟 Remember — every time you practice, your pronunciation gets sharper and more natural. Don’t worry if it felt tricky at first — that’s how learning works. Replay, repeat, and keep going. I’m proud of your effort — 加油！ 💪 | |||
| Shadowing Practice (1) – /a/ Single Syllables | 00:03:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice (2) – /a/ Words & Phrases | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lesson 4 - Vowel: o | |||
| 4.1 Stop Saying “Oh”: The Mandarin /O/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| Think Mandarin /o/ sounds like English “oh”? Not even close. One tiny mouth-shape shift changes everything—ready to hear it? 👂 | |||
| 4.2 Tone Drill | 00:01:00 | ||
| ō, ó, ǒ, ò | |||
| Shadowing Practice (1) – /o/ Single Syllables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice (2) – /o/ Words & Phrases | 00:01:00 | ||
| Lesson 5 - Vowel: e | |||
| 5.1 The Tricky Mandarin /e/: Not What You Expect! | 00:02:00 | ||
| Think Mandarin /e/ is like English “ee”? ❌ Not at all. It’s closer to the “uh” in ago — simple, relaxed, and super common. Let’s nail it together! 🎤 | |||
| 5.2 Tone Drill | 00:02:00 | ||
| ē, é, ě, è | |||
| Shadowing Practice (1) – /e/ Single Syllables | 00:03:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice (2) – /e/ Words & Phrases | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 6 - Vowel: i | |||
| 6.1 The Smiling Sound: Mandarin /i/ | 00:04:00 | ||
| Want to sound more natural in Mandarin? Just smile! 😄 The /i/ sound is as easy as saying “ee” in bee — but with that picture-perfect grin. Let’s try it together! 🎤 | |||
| 6.2 Tone Drill | 00:01:00 | ||
| ī, í, ǐ, ì | |||
| 6.3 How /i/ Turns Into /y/ in Pinyin | 00:02:00 | ||
| Ever wonder why /i/ sometimes shows up as yi, ya, ye, you in Pinyin? 🤔 The sound doesn’t change — only the spelling does! Let’s uncover this little Pinyin secret. | |||
| Shadowing Practice (1) – /i/ Single Syllables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice (2) – /i/ Words & Phrases | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 7 - Vowel: u | |||
| 7.1 The Rounded Sound: Mandarin /u/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| Want to master Mandarin /u/? 👄 Just imagine blowing out a candle — with sound! 🔥 Round those lips, keep it smooth, and you’ve got it. Ready to try? 🎤 | |||
| 7.2 Tone Drill | 00:01:00 | ||
| ū, ú, ǔ, ù | |||
| 7.3 How /u/ Turns Into /w/ in Pinyin | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sometimes /u/ shows up as wu, wo, wai, wen, wei… but don’t worry — the sound stays the same! 👀 It’s just a spelling tri | |||
| Shadowing Practice (1) – /u/ Single Syllables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice (2) – /u/ Words & Phrases | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 8 - Vowel: ü | |||
| 8.1 The trickiest vowel: Mandarin /ü/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| No English word can capture this sound. 👀 Think of saying ee while blowing a kiss 💋 — that’s Mandarin ü! Ready to try this special vowel with me? 🎤 | |||
| 8.2 Tone Drill | 00:01:00 | ||
| ǖ, ǘ, ǚ, ǜ | |||
| 8.3 The Disappearing Dots: How /Ü/ Changes in Pinyin | 00:03:00 | ||
| Ever wonder why those two little dots on ü sometimes vanish? 👀 Don’t be fooled, let’s explore the rule in this lesson. It’s simple, but a big key to reading Mandarin clearly! 🔑 | |||
| Shadowing Practice (1) – /ü/ Single Syllables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice (2) – /ü/ Words & Phrases | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 9 - Consonants: bpmf | |||
| 9.1 The Secret Vowel Hiding in /b/, /p/, /m/, /f/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| Think you’re just saying /b/, /p/, /m/, /f/? Not quite! 😉 In Mandarin, these sounds secretly borrow a tiny vowel to flow smoothly. Let’s uncover the trick behind them! | |||
| 9.2 Cracking the /b/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Think Mandarin /b/ sounds just like English b? Not quite — it’s softer and trickier! The Mandarin /b/ sound is an unaspirated bilabial plosive. Close your lips, release — but no big burst! That’s the secret of Mandarin /b/. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /b/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| 9.3 The Powerful Puff: Mastering Mandarin /P/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| One sound whisper, the other blows you away — can you feel the burst of Mandarin /p/? The Mandarin /p/ sound is an aspirated bilabial plosive. Looks like English, but stronger: let’s master the powerful Mandarin /p/. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /p/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| 9.4 /b/ vs. /p/ in Mandarin: Can You Feel the Air? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Think /b/ and /p/ sound almost the same? In Mandarin, one tiny burst of air makes all the difference! | |||
| Shadowing Practice – Aspirated sound vs. Unaspirated sound | 00:03:00 | ||
| 9.5 The Humming /m/: the sound lives in your nose | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feel the buzz in your nose? That’s the magic of Mandarin /m/. The Mandarin /m/ sound is a bilabial nasal. Simple, natural, just like English — but let’s make Mandarin /m/ clear and confident. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /m/ | 00:03:00 | ||
| 9.6 The Easy Breeze: Pronouncing /f/ in Chinese | 00:01:00 | ||
| Want to master Mandarin /f/? It’s all in the lips and teeth. The Mandarin /f/ sound is a labiodental fricative. Let’s make sure you’re doing it right. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /f/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 10 - Consonants: dtnlgkh | |||
| 10.1 Cracking the Code: The Hidden “e” After /d/, /t/, /n/, /l/, /g/, /k/, /h/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| Ever wonder why Mandarin /d/ sounds more like “de”, or why /g/ sounds like “ge”? 🤔 It’s not a mistake — it’s a hidden rule of Chinese pronunciation! In Mandarin Chinese, some consonants sound a little different when pronounced on their own. In this lesson, we’ll explore how this works with the initials d, t, n, l, g, k, and h, and learn the correct way to practice them. | |||
| 10.2 Stop Mixing Them Up! Mandarin /d/ vs. /t/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| In Mandarin, the sounds /d/ and /t/ are a pair of important initials that can be tricky for beginners. The key difference lies in the airflow. In this lesson, we’ll compare the two step by step, so you can hear, feel, and pronounce them with confidence. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /d/ vs. /t/ | 00:06:00 | ||
| 10.3 Mandarin /g/ vs. /k/: The Airflow Test | 00:02:00 | ||
| In Mandarin, the sounds /g/ and /k/ are made in the same place. What makes them different is airflow. In this lesson, we’ll learn how to feel, hear, and pronounce the difference clearly. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /g/ vs. /k/ | 00:05:00 | ||
| 10.4 /n/ vs. /l/ in Mandarin: Nose or Tongue? | 00:02:00 | ||
| The sounds /n/ and /l/ are both made with the tongue touching the upper gum, but the airflow makes all the difference. One is a nasal sound; the other is a lateral sound. In this lesson, we’ll explore how to hear, feel, and pronounce these two clearly. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /n/ vs. /l/ | 00:05:00 | ||
| 10. 5 From “Hello” to Hǎo: The Truth About /h/ in Chinese | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Mandarin /h/ is more than just a gentle breath. Stronger and deeper than the English h, it’s a sound you’ll hear in many common words. In this lesson, we’ll practice it together until it feels natural. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /h/ | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lesson 11 - Consonants: jqx | |||
| 11.1 The Secret to Pronouncing /j/, /q/, and /x/ Clearly | 00:01:00 | ||
| At first glance, Mandarin /j/, /q/, and /x/ may look almost identical — but they’re not. In this lesson, we’ll break them down step by step and give you the tools to pronounce them with confidence. | |||
| 11.2 The place of articulation of /j/, /q/, and /x/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Pinyin sounds /j/, /q/, and /x/ are known as alveolo-palatal sounds (舌面前音). All three share the same place of articulation. | |||
| 11.3 The manners of articulation: what sets /j/, /q/, and /x/ apart | 00:02:00 | ||
| Because all three share the same place of articulation, the subtle difference in airflow is what sets them apart. In this lesson, we’ll compare them side by side and practice until they’re clear and natural. | |||
| 11.4 The Mouth Trick Behind /j/, /q/, and /x/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| To pronounce /j/, /q/, and /x/ correctly, mouth shape matters just as much as tongue position. A simple smile unlocks /j/, /q/, and /x/. | |||
| 11.5 /ju/, /qu/, /xu/: The Hidden /ü/ in Pinyin | 00:02:00 | ||
| In Pinyin, the initials /j/, /q/, and /x/ only combine with i, ü, or finals starting with them. But here’s the twist: you can only see /ju/, /qu/, /xu/, but /jü/, /qü/, /xü/. Why did the dots on ü suddenly disappear? Don’t worry — the sound is still there! Let’s crack it together. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /j/ | 00:03:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /q/ | 00:03:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /x/ | 00:05:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /j/ vs. /q/ vs. /x/ | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lesson 12 - Consonants: zcs & zh ch sh r | |||
| 12.1 Mastering Mandarin’s Most Confusing Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| We’re diving into some of the most challenging sounds for learners: /z/, /c/, /s/ and /zh/, /ch/, /sh/, /r/. In this lesson, we’ll break them down step by step and practice together until they’re clear and natural. | |||
| 12.2 From Lids to Cats to Sweet: Mastering /z/, /c/, /s/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| In Mandarin, the initials /z/, /c/, and /s/ are called dental sounds. What makes them different is how the air flows. In this lesson, we’ll explore each sound step by step and practice until they’re crystal clear. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /z/ vs. /c/ vs. /s/ | 00:06:00 | ||
| 12.3 The Curled Tongue Trick: /zh/ and /ch/ Made Simple | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Mandarin sounds /zh/ and /ch/ are both apical-postalveolar sounds. The difference lies in aspiration. In this lesson, we’ll practice these two side by side so you can hear, feel, and pronounce the difference clearly. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /zh/ vs. /ch/ vs. /sh/ | 00:09:00 | ||
| 12.4 /sh/ vs. /r/: The Retroflex Challenge | 00:02:00 | ||
| The difference of /sh/ and /r/ comes from airflow and voicing. In this lesson, we’ll explore how to feel the contrast and practice them side by side until the difference is clear. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /r/ | 00:04:00 | ||
| 12.5 Flat Tongue or Curled Tongue? The Tongue Trick Behind Mandarin’s Most Confusing Sounds | 00:03:00 | ||
| The biggest difference between /z/, /c/, /s/ and /zh/, /ch/, /sh/ comes down to tongue position. Forward vs. curled, light vs. pulled-back — mastering this contrast is the key to sounding clear and natural. In this lesson, we’ll practice the pairs step by step to feel the difference. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /z/ vs. /zh/ | 00:04:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /c/ vs. /ch/ | 00:03:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /s/ vs. /sh/ | 00:04:00 | ||
| 12.6 The Three Faces of “i” in Pinyin | 00:03:00 | ||
| In Pinyin, the letter i doesn’t always sound the same. Sometimes, it’s the familiar high front vowel, like the “ee” in see. But after /z/, /c/, /s/ or /zh/, /ch/, /sh/, /r/, it changes into special apical vowels. That’s why in words like zi, ci, si and zhi, chi, shi, ri, you don’t switch to a new vowel. In this lesson, we’ll uncover these three “i” sounds and practice them step by step. | |||
| Lesson 13 - Consonants: er | |||
| 13.1 The R-Colored Vowel: The Unique Sound of “er” | 00:01:00 | ||
| In this lesson, we’ll explore one of Mandarin’s unique sounds: er. Unlike regular syllables, er is a special compound where the vowel e is lightly colored by an r. Together, we’ll practice step by step until er feels natural and easy. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /er/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| 13.2 The Retroflex Secret of Chinese | 00:01:00 | ||
| The sound /er/ is one of Mandarin’s most distinctive features. It can stand alone as its own syllable, as in èr (two) or érzi (son), but it also appears as a suffix in many words, a process called érhuà. In this lesson, we’ll explore how /er/ works and how it adds a natural, regional flavor to Mandarin pronunciation. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – Retroflex ending | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lesson 14 - Vowel Combos: a group | |||
| 14.1 The “a” Group: Mastering /ai/ and /ao/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| In this lesson, we’ll explore the “a” group of compound finals in Pinyin — specifically, /ai/ and /ao/. We’ll practice each sound slowly, paying close attention to mouth shape and tone placement, so they come out clear and natural. | |||
| Lesson 15 - Vowel Combos: o group | |||
| 15.1 The “o” Group: Mastering /ou/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| In this lesson, we’ll focus on the compound final /ou/. With careful practice, /ou/ will sound natural and effortless. | |||
| Lesson 16 - Vowel Combos: e group | |||
| 16.1 The “e” Group: Mastering /ei/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| In this lesson, we’ll explore the compound final /ei/. With practice, /ei/ will sound natural and clear. | |||
| Lesson 17 - Vowel Combos: i group | |||
| 17.1 The “i” Group: Mastering /ia/, /iao/, /ie/, and /iu/ | 00:05:00 | ||
| In Mandarin Pinyin, the vowel /i/ doesn’t just stand alone — it also combines with other vowels to form important compound finals. In this lesson, we’ll explore /ia/, /iao/, /ie/, and /iu/. We’ll break down each final step by step, compare mouth shapes, and practice them slowly and clearly together until they sound natural. | |||
| Lesson 18 - Vowel Combos: u group | |||
| 18.1 The “u” Group: Mastering /ua/, /uo/, /uai/, and /ui/ | 00:05:00 | ||
| In Mandarin Pinyin, the vowel /u/ combines with other vowels to create smooth and flowing compound finals. In this lesson, we’ll look at /ua/, /uo/, /uai/, and /ui/. From the open /ua/, to the rounded /uo/, to the flowing /uai/ and /ui/, we’ll practice them step by step, paying close attention to mouth shape and tone placement until they sound natural and effortless. | |||
| Lesson 19 - Vowel Combos: ü group | |||
| 19.1 The “ü” Group: Mastering /üe/ | 00:02:00 | ||
| In Mandarin Pinyin, the compound final /üe/ begins with the rounded front vowel /ü/ and glides quickly into /e/. In this lesson, we will find out the secret of this sound. | |||
| Lesson 20 - Vowel Combos: -n & -ng group | |||
| 20.1 Clear Nasal Endings: /-n/ vs. /-ng/ Explained | 00:01:00 | ||
| In Mandarin Pinyin, many compound finals end with -n or -ng. These are called nasal finals. In this lesson, we’ll explore how to pronounce them clearly, step by step. | |||
| 20.2 Light Nasals: The 8 Nasal Finals with /-n/ in Mandarin | 00:01:00 | ||
| In Mandarin, there are 8 important compound finals that end with the light nasal -n: an, en, in, ian, uan, un, üan, ün. In this lesson, we’ll practice each of these finals step by step, paying close attention to tongue position and nasal airflow, so they come out natural and accurate. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /an/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /en/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /in/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /ian/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /uan/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /un/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /üan/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /ün/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| 20.3 Deep Nasals: The 8 Nasal Finals with /-ng/ in Mandarin | 00:02:00 | ||
| In Mandarin, another group of 8 compound finals end with the nasal /-ng/: ang, eng, ong, iang, ing, iong, uang, ueng. Unlike the lighter /-n/ endings, these have a deeper, heavier sound. In this lesson, we’ll practice each of the /-ng/ finals slowly and clearly, paying attention to tongue position and resonance, so you can hear and feel the difference from the /-n/ endings. | |||
| Shadowing Practice – /ang/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /eng/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /ong/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /iang/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /ing/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /iong/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /uang/ | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shadowing Practice – /ueng/ | 00:01:00 | ||
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