How to pronounce shi qing (事情) in Chinese

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事情

shì qing

Characters & meanings

事
shìT4

情
qingT0

feeling; emotion

Common mistake

事情 means "affair; matter". Give each syllable its full tone (falling, neutral) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.

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