Pinyin Quiz Day 4 | HSK with Panpan

1 What is the golden rule for j q x?

They are always followed by i or ü, never a plain "u" They can be followed by any vowel They are only followed by "a" They never combine with any final

2 How should "qù" (去) actually be pronounced?

"chyu" — because the u is really ü with dots dropped "choo" — a plain u sound "ku" — like the English "coo" "chu" as in English "chew"

3 Listen and choose the correct meaning 咖啡

Coffee Chicken West Seven

4 What distinguishes "g" from "k"?

Aspiration, same pattern as b/p and d/t Tone Mouth shape only They sound identical

5 '西' means?

West Seven Chicken To go

Pinyin — Quiz — Day 4: Second Initials: g k h, and j q x