拼音单元+（Introduction+to+Pinyin）

Unit Overview Goal : In this unit, students will learn
 * 23 initials
 * Single finals
 * Compound finals
 * The four tones
 * Structures of Pinyin
 * Spelling rules
 * Technology: Pinyin Input

The structure of Chinese syllables An initial, a final, and a tone form a syllable. Initials consist of consonants or semi-vowels; finals consist of vowels or vowels plus one of the two nasal sounds such as [n] or [ng]. The tone is superimposed over the entire syllable.

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 * Sound || Pronunciation || Making the Sound ||
 * a || Pronounced like the a in English father || The mouth is wide open, the tongue is at its lowest, and the lips are unrounded. ||
 * o || Pronounced like the o in English more || The opening of the mouth is medium, the tongue position is mid-high and slightly to the back, and the lips are rounded. ||
 * e || Pronounced like the ir in English bird || To produce this vowel, first pronounce o, and then change the shape of the mouth from rounded to unrounded; At the same time spread the lips apart, as if you were smiling. ||
 * i || Pronounced like the ee in English bee || The opening of the mouth is narrow, the lips are spread, and the tongue position is high and slightly to the front. (except after the initials: z c s, zh ch sh r, details later) ||
 * u || Pronounced like the ue in English blue || The opening of the mouth is narrow, the lips are fully rounded, and the tongue position is high and slightly to the back. ||
 * ü || Pronounced like the ü in German || To produce this vowel, first pronounce i, and then change the shape of the mouth from unrounded to rounded. ||

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