| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aspirate | Mandarin-speaking countries | Aspirating consonants is important for Mandarin pronunciation and can be challenging for English learners in Mandarin-speaking countries. | 2 |
| 2 | aspirate | English-speaking countries | Aspirating the first sound of a word is a common practice in English pronunciation in English-speaking countries. | 1 |
| 3 | aspirate | medicine in the West | In Western medicine, aspirating with a syringe is commonly used to remove fluid or tissue for diagnostics. | 1 |