pinyin lesson 2
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Pinyin Lesson 2
Simple Finals
ɑ o e i u ü
Spelling Rules
• A simple final can locate after an initial and become a part of syllable. For example:
tā 他
he, him
fó佛
buddha
sè 色
color
nǐ你
du, deg
lù路
road
lǜ绿
grønn
• A simple final can be used as an individual syllable. For example:
ā啊
(ah)
è饿
(hungry)
ò哦
(oh)
• If “i”, “u”, or “ü” is used as an individual syllable, “y” or “w” must be placed in front of it. The two dots above “ü” are omitted. For example:
yī一
(one)
yì亿
(a hundred million)
wǔ五
(five)
yú (= yǘ)鱼
(fish)
• When “ü” lies after initials “j”, “q” , “x” or “y”, the two dots above “ü” are omitted. For example:
jǔ (=jǚ) 举
to lift
qù (=qǜ)去
to go
xū(=xǖ) 须
beard
yǔ (=yǚ)雨
(rain)
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