How to pronounce ji in Chinese
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几
jǐ
Same sound, different tones
鸡
jīT1
chicken
急
jíT2
urgent / anxious
几
jǐT3
how many / several
记
jìT4
to remember / record
Common mistake
j- is tense and sharp, tongue near the hard palate — not the soft English "j" in "jam".
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