How to pronounce zhang in Chinese
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zhang
zhang in every tone
涨
zhǎngT3
to rise
胀
zhàngT4
to swell; dropsical
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. End with the back -ng (as in "sing"), letting the sound resonate in the nose.
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