How to pronounce qiao in Chinese
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qiao
qiao in every tone
敲
qiāoT1
to hit; to strike
桥
qiáoT2
bridge
壳
qiàoT4
shell; carapace
How to say it
Spread the lips into a slight smile and press the tongue against the lower front teeth for the palatal q- sound.
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