Learning Initial “c” in Pinyin
How to read: c
An aspiratded blade-alveolar affricate. It is an aspirated equivalent of [z]. It is similar to 'ts' in the English 'bits'.
Chinese phrase translation: 大跌眼镜 (dàdiē yǎnjìng) the glasses fell off in surprise
大跌眼镜 (dàdiē yǎnjìng) the glasses fell off in surprise Usage:
Learning Initial “z” in Pinyin
Some Chinese consonants are rather similar to English consonants, but it's important to hear the differences and get all details as accurate as possible!
Chinese phrase translation: 死党(sǐdǎng) best friend
死党(sǐdǎng) sidekick, best friend Usage: 在中国古代,“死党”是为了某人或组织竭尽全力甚至付出生命的人。到如今,“死党”的意思是跟你关系很好,可以无话不谈,无所顾忌、相互依靠、亲密无间的朋友。In ancient China,“死党” was a person who would spare no effort and even sacrifice his life for another person or group. Today, “死党” means your close friends, ones from whom you keep no secrets and towards whom you have no misgivings. These are friends who can rely on each other.
Learning Initial “r” in Pinyin
Some Chinese consonants are rather similar to English consonants, but it's important to hear the differences and get all details as accurate as possible!
Chinese phrase translation: 蚁族(yǐzú) ant tribe
蚁族(yǐzú) ant tribe Usage: “蚁族”指的是毕业后无法找到工作或工作收入很低而聚居在城郊的大学生。他们的群体非常庞大,像蚂蚁般过着群居生活。“蚁族” is a word that describes low-income or unemployed college graduates. After finishing school, they cannot find work, or their salaries are low, and they move to the city outskirts. Their numbers are large, and they live in groups like ants.
Learning Initial “sh” in Pinyin
Some Chinese consonants are rather similar to English consonants, but it's important to hear the differences and get all details as accurate as possible!
Chinese phrase translation: 实名制 (shímíng zhì) real-name system
实名制 (shímíng zhì) real-name system Usage: “实名制” 是一项新兴的制度,指在办理某项业务时需要提供有效的能证明个人身份的证件或资料。在中国,储蓄、上网、购买火车票等都实施了实名制。“实名制” is a new type of system in which a person must provide unexpired identification or other materials when engaged in business activities. In China, depositing money, using the internet, buying train tickets, and so on are now using real-name systems.
Learning Initial “ch” in Pinyin
Some Chinese consonants are rather similar to English consonants, but it's important to hear the differences and get all details as accurate as possible!
Chinese phrase translation: 如意算盘 (rúyì suànpán) calculations based on wishful thinking
如意算盘 (rúyì suànpán) calculations based on wishful thinking Usage: