How to pronounce zhong guo (中国) in Chinese
Zhong guo (often typed zhongguo) is written 中国, pinyin zhōng guó. Hear 中国 (zhōng guó) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
中国
zhōng guó
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middle / central
country
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zh- is retroflex (tongue curled back). 中 is high-flat T1, 国 rises (T2): "zhōng-guó".
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