Standard Chinese Phonology
This article summarizes the phonology of Standard Chinese, also known as Standard Mandarin. Actual production varies widely among speakers, as people inadvertently introduce elements of their native dialects. By contrast, television and radio announcers are chosen for their pronunciation accuracy and standard accent.
Read more about Standard Chinese Phonology: Consonants, Vowels, Syllables, The Rhotic Coda, Tones, Word Stress, Syllable Reduction
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