翘舌音

翘舌音
qiàoshéyīn

retroflex sound (e.g. in Mandarin zh, ch, sh, r)

1 meaning
MEANING

MEANING

  1. noun

    retroflex sound (e.g. in Mandarin zh, ch, sh, r)

    • Retroflexed consonants are a characteristic feature of Chinese.

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解字

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Feathers and wings stretch high like King Yao, so 翹 means to raise up or stand out prominently.

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