How to pronounce shui in Chinese
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shui
shui in every tone
水
ShuǐT3
surname Shui
税
shuìT4
taxes; duties
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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