Some people learn the sounds of a language just by listening. Some learn by first understanding how the new sound system works. I find that getting acquainted can be a good initial step. A map can never replace walking or driving in a real place but it can be of great use.
I will not systematically present the sounds of Chinese here. I only want to mention a few features.
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The Chinese language is based around individual characters: one syllable each. So each syllable is… Continue reading
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