| j |
"ge" in "regime" |
Tongue position closer to "ee" sound. Keep tongue raised near front of mouth |
| q |
Same as 'j' but with blocked air release |
Like 'j' but aspirated (extra puff of air when released) |
| x |
"sh" with tongue in "ee" position |
Tongue raised and forward against roof of mouth, like "ee" position |
| zhi |
"jr" sound with curled tongue |
Tongue curls back (retroflex). Keep tip pointed up and back |
| chi |
"chr" with curled tongue |
Retroflex position, stronger aspiration than "zhi" |
| shi |
"shr" with curled tongue |
Retroflex position, but with friction rather than aspiration |
