concept   aspirate
culture   Mandarin-speaking countries
statement   Aspirating consonants is important for Mandarin pronunciation and can be challenging for English learners in Mandarin-speaking countries.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 aspirate Mandarin-speaking countries Aspirating the consonants is crucial for proper pronunciation in Mandarin Chinese. 1
2 aspirate language learning in China When learning English, Chinese-speaking individuals may have difficulty distinguishing aspirated and unaspirated sounds, such as the 'p' and 'b' sounds. 1