Song’s Quick Quiz - May 11, 2009
(Next Quiz scheduled July 11, 2009)Question: In Pinyin, “q” is similar to the pronunciation of which one?
(a) “sh” in “ship”
(b) “ch” in “chin”
(c) “ds” in “buds”
(d) “q” in "quit"
(b) “ch” in “chin”
(c) “ds” in “buds”
(d) “q” in "quit"
Answer:
The right answer is (b). “q” in Pinyin is close to “ch” in “chin”. For example, “qĭng” (please). You may find the Chinese character of the “qĭng” sample in the book, Beijing Show and Go!.Say it:
| The Pinyin, the consonant, “q” | |
| The word, “qĭng” (please) in Mandarin | |
| The word, “qì” (air) in Mandarin |
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