How to pronounce xiao in Chinese
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xiao
xiao in every tone
消
xiāoT1
to diminish; to subside
小
xiǎoT3
small; tiny
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.
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