How to pronounce zhong guo (中国) in Chinese

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中国

zhōng guó

Characters & meanings

中
zhōngT1

middle / central

国
guóT2

country

Common mistake

zh- is retroflex (tongue curled back). 中 is high-flat T1, 国 rises (T2): "zhōng-guó".

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