How to pronounce zhai in Chinese
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zhai
zhai in every tone
摘
zhāiT1
to take; to borrow
窄
zhǎiT3
narrow; narrow-minded
How to say it
Curl the tip of your tongue back toward the roof of your mouth for the retroflex zh- sound — keep it distinct from the flat z/c/s series.
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