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Introduction to Chinese

Voiced & Unvoiced sounds

Voiced & Unvoiced

Distinguishing the difference between voiced and

unvoiced sounds is very important.

Incorrect pronunciation could make the meaning of

your words become totally different.

In this material, we will introduce how to best

pronounce the voiced and unvoiced words.

UnvoicedUnvoiced VoicedVoiced

b, d, g

j, zh, z

p, t, k

q, ch, c

Can you pronounce these initials correctly?

Take “b” and “p” for example

UnvoicedUnvoiced VoicedVoiced

bā pā

Give it a try!

• bā

• bān

• bāng

Give it a try!

• pā

• pān

• pāng

LET’S PRACTICEWITH WORDS!

bā pā

八 趴

eight lie down

“b” & “p” make a difference!

bān pān

搬 攀

to move to climb

“b” & “p” make a difference!

bàng pàng

棒 胖

excellent fat

“b” & “p” make a difference!

Let’s try it in sentences!

• 八点的时候，我看到他趴在桌子上。Bā diăn de shí hòu ， wǒ kàn dào tā pā zài zhuō zi shàng。

• 他很胖，但他舞跳得很棒。Tā hěn pàng ， dàn tā wŭ tiào de hěn bàng。

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