Pinyin-Initial-j q x

j q x
Though appeared in English, these three may sound the most different in Pinyin. Anyway, please check out their pronunciation here.

To well pronounce them, please be noted to put your tongue tip a bit below your lower teech.

j: Similar to the 'j' in 'jeep', but not in such an 'exaggerated' way.
q:Similar to the 'ch' in 'cheese'.
x:Similar to the 'sh' in 'sheet'.

CC's Note:
For j, do not confuse it with the 'j' in 'jalapeno'.
For q, do not confuse it with the 'q' in 'queen'.
For x, do not confuse it with the 'x' in 'fax'.

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