Mandarin pronunciation guide for Healthy Physique
This guide provides pronunciation assistance for Mandarin words related to a healthy physique.
Key Terms
身体 (shēntǐ)
Meaning: Body
Note:
“shēn” is similar to the “shen” in “shenshen” (very). “tǐ” is like the “ti” in “little”.
健康 (jiànkāng)
Meaning: Healthy
Note:
“jiàn” sounds like “jean” (as in the pants). “kāng” is a short, guttural sound.
体重 (tǐzhòng)
Meaning: Weight
Note:
Similar to the previous examples, break down the syllables for pronunciation.
肌肉 (jīròu)
Meaning: Muscle
Note:
“jī” is similar to the “jee” in jeep. “ròu” is similar to “row”.
运动 (yùndòng)
Meaning: Exercise
Note:
“yùn” is a complex sound, practice the pronunciation.
营养 (yíngyǎng)
Meaning: Nutrition
Note:
Pay attention to the tones in each syllable.
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