curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials/60e0353cb81cc47458fea682.md
To pronounce x, you should bring the front of your tongue close to your hard palate without pressing firmly, leaving a narrow gap instead. Let the air flow out continuously to make a steady, soft hissing sound.
When x combines with the finals i and u, you get the syllables: xi and xu. Note that ü is written as u after x.
Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use xu in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
xū | 须 |
xú | 徐 |
xǔ | 许 |
xù | 序 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the initial and syllables.
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