curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-special-spelling-rules/61259313ba9df4eba87f0cdf.md
w is also a spelling symbol. It's used when u is the main vowel sound in a syllable. It helps clarify syllable boundaries and makes syllables easier to read.
If u is used as a syllable, add w in front of it: u → wu.
If a syllable starts with u, change it to w. Examples: ua → wa, uo → wo, uai → wai, uei → wei, uan → wan, ueng → weng.
Let's practice pronouncing the syllables and then use wan in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
wān | 弯 |
wán | 完 |
wǎn | 晚 |
wàn | 万 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the spelling symbol and syllables.
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