Lesson 01 - Main - Dimsum Hanyu Pinyin
07/03/14 • 21 min
In this lesson, we will learn
- how each Chinese character is one syllable;
- each syllable consists of an initial, a final, and a tone; and
- how to produce the Mandarin tones using intonations we are familiar with in English.
In this lesson, we will learn
- how each Chinese character is one syllable;
- each syllable consists of an initial, a final, and a tone; and
- how to produce the Mandarin tones using intonations we are familiar with in English.
Previous Episode
Lesson 01 - Pinyin Table - Dimsum Hanyu Pinyin
In this table, you will find
- all 21 initials, 37 finals and their possible combinations;
- equivalent consonant sounds in English for the initials;
- exceptions for the finals where a vowel sound deviates from the six basic finals;
- writing rules for the finals when used without initials.
Next Episode
Lesson 01 - Enhanced - Dimsum Hanyu Pinyin (Sample)
In this lesson, we will learn
- how each Chinese character is one syllable;
- each syllable consists of an initial, a final, and a tone; and
- how to produce the Mandarin tones using intonations we are familiar with in English.
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