Category: Pronunciation

How to read: ün
Pronounce "ü" first, then gradually turn to "n".

Learn finals “un” in Pinyin

How to read: un
Pronounce a shorter "u" and gradually turn to "en". The final 'uen' changes into the form 'un' when spelt with an initial.

Phrases:
车轮chē lún：cartwheel
棍子ɡùn zi ：stick

Learn finals “üe” in Pinyin

How to read: üe
Pronounce "ü" first, then gradually lower your tongue to the position of pronouncing "e".

Learn finals “in” in Pinyin

How to read: in
Put the tip of your tongue against the back of the lower teeth and pronounce "i", then move the tongue tip and put it against the upper gum and gradually turn to "n".

Learn finals “en” in Pinyin

How to read: en
Pronounce "e" first and gradually turn to "n". It is similar to 'un' in the English 'under'.

Phrases:
衬衣（chèn yī ）：shirt
本子（běn zi）：textbook

Learn finals “an” in Pinyin

How to read: an
Pronounce "a" first and gradually turn to "n". It is similar to 'an' in the English 'fan'.

Learn finals “er” in Pinyin

How to read: er
When pronouncing "er", the tongue is in the middle. Pronounce "e" and roll up your tongue tip toward the hard palate. It is a Mandarin 'e' with the tongue curled back.

Learn finals “ie” in Pinyin

How to read: ie
Pronounce "i" first, then gradually raise your tongue to the position of pronouncing "e".

Learn finals “iu” in Pinyin

How to read: iu
Pronounce a shorter "i" first, then gradually raise your tongue to the position of pronouncing "ou". The final 'iou' changes into the form 'iu' when spelt with an initial.

Learn finals “ou” in Pinyin

How to read: ou
Pronounce "o" first, then gradually close your mouth, move the tongue backward and upward to the position of pronouncing "u". It is similar to 'ou' in the English 'dough'.