The Correct Pronunciation of ‘玱’ in ‘志气玱玱’ Perfectly Captures the Sound of Jade

The Correct Pronunciation of '玱' in '志气玱玱' Perfectly Captures the Sound of Jade

Friends, if you come across this article, consider it a win for today. Let me just say, from now on, when you see the term “志气玱玱”, please do not mistakenly pronounce it as “志气cāng cāng”. That would be like mistaking top-grade Dan Cong tea for overnight lukewarm water, instantly shattering all the elegance and ambiance. … Read more

Have You Learned to Pronounce the Letter C?

Have You Learned to Pronounce the Letter C?

This article mainly demonstrates the rules for pronouncing the letterC with the sound /k/. /k/ is a consonant phoneme, belonging to plosive, velar, and voiceless consonants. When pronouncing, the back of the tongue rises and touches the soft palate, holding back the air, and then suddenly releases, allowing the airflow to exit the mouth, forming … Read more

The Evolution of English Suffixes

The Evolution of English Suffixes

Knowledge Sharing: The Evolution of Suffixes 1. -ble Tool Suffix, capable of, suitable for… <PIE *dhlo Phonetic Change Process: -ble<-fle (fricative > glottal fricative)<-sle<-thle<-dhle e.g. cable 电缆, reliable From Middle English, borrowed from Old French -able, from Latin -ābilis, from -a- or -i- -bilis (“capable or worthy of being acted upon”), from Proto-Indo-European i-stem form … Read more

Understanding The Difference Between May And Can

Understanding The Difference Between May And Can

1)Generally speaking: may means being allowed to do something, while can means having the ability to do something. He can swim the channel. He can swim across the strait. Children may swim in the pool only when there is a lifeguard present. Children can only swim in the pool when a lifeguard is present. However, … Read more