The pinyin syllable xiang, tone by tone
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xiang
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xiang in every tone
香
xiāngT1
fragrant; sweet smelling
想
xiǎngT3
to think; to think of
像
xiàngT4
to resemble; to be like
How to say it
Spread the lips into a slight smile and press the tongue against the lower front teeth for the palatal x- sound. End with the back -ng (as in "sing"), letting the sound resonate in the nose.
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