I'm Chinese Cantonese. I was raised in South America, I speak some basic Cantonese and wanted to learn Mandarin. Never knew it would be this hard, however, this guy makes things easier. Thanks bro
谢谢！This lesson had a lot of very important information, I had not heard elsewhere. I think most important was that you don't move your tongue when saying s- c- and z- words!
Your videos are slowly answering my questions about pronunciations. Your explanations are very clear, and your lessons are very streamlined. Thank you so much for making these videos!
All of these sounds have been very difficult to sound. I have accessed so many resources and some very high profile and universally recognisable ones. However, not one has been able to explain exactly how to pronounce these difficult sounds and Litao is able to do it with ease. I fully understand how to say the initials (which I didn't know you don't actually say them you make just the sound) and the finals (wich you literally say). The "s, c, z" sounds have always been very hard for western people to properly pronounce. wo ai ni - xie xie
This is causing me brain damage, I am listening to Litao, Harbinger Mandarin, Coursera etc and they all seem to be teaching different pronunciation of certain words and characters. I don't know why but maybe, it's due to different dialects of Mandarin within China and due to lack of English proficiency of the Chinese teachers. I too am unable to figure out the pronunciation of 'Z' and 'C' and many other characters because different teachers teaching different pronunciation. Even if you do manage to pronounce it, how would the listener differentiate?
It is practical learning, thus the teachers method is useful. It is harsh and unfair to say his method is wrong. Also have to point out even as mother tongue mandarin speakers there are a large portion of the population can't pronounce CI and SI and ZI clearly. They have a small different in the tongue positon in the mouth. You can search and see the tongue pic that illustrates with each sound.
You are a good Chinese language teacher.Was just wondering what the theme music is please heard it somewhere else also maybe on a Chinese tv show in Beijing
Sorry sir if I'm in mistake but I'm in struggling. Sir you said when we put the "y" with "ü" final we'll remove the "dots" except neutral. But in the examples you didn't remove the "dots" on the "ü" final. Please clarify them. Thanks
1. It’s true that the two initials often cause some difficulty for many students. 2. To pronounce the two initials needs the same two stages: first place your tongue tip lightly against the back of the upper teeth; then quickly moving the tongue tip backward to force air out over the top of your tongue. The only difference is that much more air should be released when you produce the initial “c” rather than “z”. It’s very similar to the difference between “ts” in “cats” and “ds” in “kids”.
They are different. When pronouncing "i" after s, c, z, the tongue position is higher than "e" , and the the tongue tip is close to the back of upper teeth.
Whether Chinese language has "root word" concept, to frame new words from root word, prefix and suffix? There is root word concept, in English. eg re + build = rebuild It means, "build again". psych + iatry = psychiatry It means, "Medical study of mind (psych)" psych + o + logy = psychology It means, "Study of mind (psych)"
This is causing me brain damage, I am listening to Litao, Harbinger Mandarin, Coursera etc and they all seem to be teaching different pronunciation of certain words and characters. I don't know why but maybe, it's due to different dialects of Mandarin within China and due to lack of English proficiency of the Chinese teachers. I too am unable to figure out the pronunciation of 'Z' and 'C' and many other characters because different teachers teaching different pronunciation. Even if you do manage to pronounce it, how would the listener differentiate?
Wrong! No unvoiced initials in pinyin. All the initials have to be pronounced loudly!!! Did Zheng Tao learn pinyin in foreign countries? We Chinese never say like that!
Not entirely. The distinction is not whether the initials are voiced or unvoiced. It's whether they are aspirated or unaspirated. He is making a distinction between the aspirated and unaspirated phonemes. "z" [t͡s] and "c" /t͡sʰ/ are broken down to unvoiced examples to help learners better recreate it. They sound the same unvoiced, but once voiced, "zi" and "ci, " the difference is clear. People have to break out of the habit of their native tongue. Most don't even understand the difference between b/p or d/t and in the case of Mandarin, z/c. Again, he's helping learners grasp what they should be doing (movement of lips, placement of tongue, open or closed teeth) for them to best create the phonemes used in Mandarin. aiyo
I'm Chinese Cantonese. I was raised in South America, I speak some basic Cantonese and wanted to learn Mandarin. Never knew it would be this hard, however, this guy makes things easier. Thanks bro
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I concur.
your explanation was really short and effective, i will never forget how to pronounce those initials now :)
We're glad we can help:) Wish you all the best with Chinese learning.
Do you still remember?
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I will not fail. This video renewed my hope. Thanks!
谢谢！This lesson had a lot of very important information, I had not heard elsewhere. I think most important was that you don't move your tongue when saying s- c- and z- words!
You videos are far best course on pronunciation I have came across and they really help!
The way you taught are really to follow, thank you very much
Your videos are slowly answering my questions about pronunciations. Your explanations are very clear, and your lessons are very streamlined. Thank you so much for making these videos!
You're really good! You helped me to solve my problem how to pronounce correctly s, c and z. No one could but you did. thanks.
aaahh thank you so much, i really didn't see the difference between these three sounds. thank u so much for your time to help us
Your English is as perfect as your Chinese. All the lessons you've taught are really easy to understand. Thanks a lot, 老师 ♥️
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thank you for your hard working
thank you
I like your lessons, you explain very well
It's gives me alot of knowledge tnk you sir
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I love your videos
Thank you so much i 'm realy so excited to learn ,best of luck for your next videos
Great video, thank you!
Thank you so much
All of these sounds have been very difficult to sound. I have accessed so many resources and some very high profile and universally recognisable ones. However, not one has been able to explain exactly how to pronounce these difficult sounds and Litao is able to do it with ease. I fully understand how to say the initials (which I didn't know you don't actually say them you make just the sound) and the finals (wich you literally say). The "s, c, z" sounds have always been very hard for western people to properly pronounce. wo ai ni - xie xie
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After this lesson i looked my tounge in the mirror if it's still oké.
The "C" and the "Z" is very difficult.
Ka Risma The teacher is wrong, we Chinese never pronounce like him. Pls learn with other youtubers.😪
@@kirrali184 Really he is wrong??? I study Chinese in my college but my teacher pronoune like him
This is causing me brain damage, I am listening to Litao, Harbinger Mandarin, Coursera etc and they all seem to be teaching different pronunciation of certain words and characters. I don't know why but maybe, it's due to different dialects of Mandarin within China and due to lack of English proficiency of the Chinese teachers. I too am unable to figure out the pronunciation of 'Z' and 'C' and many other characters because different teachers teaching different pronunciation. Even if you do manage to pronounce it, how would the listener differentiate?
It is practical learning, thus the teachers method is useful. It is harsh and unfair to say his method is wrong.
Also have to point out even as mother tongue mandarin speakers there are a large portion of the population can't pronounce CI and SI and ZI clearly. They have a small different in the tongue positon in the mouth. You can search and see the tongue pic that illustrates with each sound.
Tienes un excelente metodo de enseñanza. Ha renovado mi deseo de aprender Chino. Gracias.
thanks for the video
Thanks for this lesson
good lord! i was practising these sounds and i find lot of snakes around me! Help!
Dear Laoshi Zheng Tao, I want to follow your lessons in exact order. On RUclips they are broken away from each parts of each phases and level.
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谢谢
easy to understand...thnx
This is great just what I needed
Thank's
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The ts & ds helped me a lot❤️❤️
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You are a good Chinese language teacher.Was just wondering what the theme music is please heard it somewhere else also maybe on a Chinese tv show in Beijing
That c and z nearly killed me haha anyways thanks teacher zheng tao
That one was hard. Awesome explanations though !!! 😊
Thankyouuuuu, you're really helpful!
Bú kèqi!
Learn Chinese with Litao please, I have a question. You said "bu keqi" why didn't you separate the three words as "bu ke qi?" 不客气。谢谢你。:)
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Sorry sir if I'm in mistake but I'm in struggling. Sir you said when we put the "y" with "ü" final we'll remove the "dots" except neutral. But in the examples you didn't remove the "dots" on the "ü" final.
Please clarify them. Thanks
1:20 s
2:38 wrong way of combining
4:11 correct way of combining (no voice, tongue, lips)
thx
also watch at 1.25 playback speed for normal english speed
Thanks for the great videos! Only problem I have now is that I don't hear any difference between "si" and "se"...
When se, the mouth is slightly bigger， when si, the teeth are almost touching together.
tough one
My cat was eating peacefully when I started the z, c, s practice. He was not at the end.
Nice video
Xièxie！谢谢！
I would like to ask a question
Which are the tones in your name Zheng Tao?
4:38 Combination Practice
Is there a way to type Pinyin on the computer with a regular keyboard?
Yea. Using the tone method 1,2,3,4...
So.. does si and se pronounce the same? Can anyone help me?
我有个问题，为什么英文的difference音标结尾是s，而发汉语拼音ci的音？
Here practicing before my test 😂
Wow
a bit tough but thanks to clarify so simply
I am struggling with the Z and C, they both sound the same !
Nellie Moua the same hereeee....... :(
1. It’s true that the two initials often cause some difficulty for many students.
2. To pronounce the two initials needs the same two stages: first place your tongue tip lightly against the back of the upper teeth; then quickly moving the tongue tip backward to force air out over the top of your tongue. The only difference is that much more air should be released when you produce the initial “c” rather than “z”. It’s very similar to the difference between “ts” in “cats” and “ds” in “kids”.
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Z = ds
C = ts
That's the sound on the mouth
2:26 si, ci, zi
4:36 test my listening
Hi
Is "i" sound after s, c, z changed to "e" sound?
They are different. When pronouncing "i" after s, c, z, the tongue position is higher than "e" , and the the tongue tip is close to the back of upper teeth.
...this was just randomly recommended to me..
Whether Chinese language has "root word" concept, to frame new words from root word, prefix and suffix?
There is root word concept, in English.
eg
re + build = rebuild
It means, "build again".
psych + iatry = psychiatry
It means, "Medical study of mind (psych)"
psych + o + logy = psychology
It means, "Study of mind (psych)"
3:49
I listen to him when i want to fall asleep
3:0
This is causing me brain damage, I am listening to Litao, Harbinger Mandarin, Coursera etc and they all seem to be teaching different pronunciation of certain words and characters. I don't know why but maybe, it's due to different dialects of Mandarin within China and due to lack of English proficiency of the Chinese teachers. I too am unable to figure out the pronunciation of 'Z' and 'C' and many other characters because different teachers teaching different pronunciation. Even if you do manage to pronounce it, how would the listener differentiate?
xie xie
شيشي
what?
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Wrong! No unvoiced initials in pinyin. All the initials have to be pronounced loudly!!! Did Zheng Tao learn pinyin in foreign countries? We Chinese never say like that!
We pronounce the initial “p” like “poor” ,not /p/ in English. Every initial is different with English.
Not entirely. The distinction is not whether the initials are voiced or unvoiced. It's whether they are aspirated or unaspirated. He is making a distinction between the aspirated and unaspirated phonemes.
"z" [t͡s] and "c" /t͡sʰ/ are broken down to unvoiced examples to help learners better recreate it. They sound the same unvoiced, but once voiced, "zi" and "ci, " the difference is clear.
People have to break out of the habit of their native tongue. Most don't even understand the difference between b/p or d/t and in the case of Mandarin, z/c.
Again, he's helping learners grasp what they should be doing (movement of lips, placement of tongue, open or closed teeth) for them to best create the phonemes used in Mandarin. aiyo
Funny
now you look less serious at least.....
普吞话
你不好
I have to say you look very creepy like that
谢谢
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