curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials/663bc54ed81cf4ff1b4af8a3.md
To pronounce ch, place your tongue in the same curled-back position as for zh, with the tip lifted toward the hard palate. Build up a small amount of air pressure behind the tongue. Release the air with a noticeable burst, creating an aspirated sound that begins with a clear puff of air and then continues briefly with friction.
When ch combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: cha, che, and chu.
Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use cha in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
chā | 插 |
chá | 茶 |
chǎ | 叉 |
chà | 刹 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the initial and syllables.
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