How to pronounce shuai in Chinese

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shuai

shuai in every tone

shuāiT1

to throw down; to fall

shuǎiT3

to throw; to fling

How to say it

Curl the tip of your tongue back toward the roof of your mouth for the retroflex sh- sound — keep it distinct from the flat z/c/s series.

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