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