How to pronounce zhi in Chinese

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zhǐ

Same sound, different tones

zhīT1

to know

zhǐT3

paper

zhǐT3

only / measure word

Common mistake

zh- curls the tongue back; zi keeps it flat. "zhi" vs "zi" is a classic giveaway pair.

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