freeCodeCamp/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials/663bc54ed81cf4ff1b4af8a3.md

id, title, challengeType, dashedName, lang

id	title	challengeType	dashedName	lang
663bc54ed81cf4ff1b4af8a3	Task 49	24	task-49	zh-CN

--description--

To pronounce ch, place your tongue in the same curled-back position as for zh, with the tip lifted toward the hard palate. Build up a small amount of air pressure behind the tongue. Release the air with a noticeable burst, creating an aspirated sound that begins with a clear puff of air and then continues briefly with friction.

When ch combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: cha, che, and chu.

Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use cha in different tones as an example.

Pinyin	Character
chā	插
chá	茶
chǎ	叉
chà	刹

--assignment--

I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the initial and syllables.

--scene--

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    "background": "company3-reception.png",
    "characters": [
      {
        "character": "Wang Hua",
        "position": {
          "x": 50,
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        },
        "opacity": 0
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    ],
    "audio": {
      "filename": "ZH_A1_pinyin_initials.mp3",
      "startTime": 1,
      "startTimestamp": 708.78,
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "ch",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "cha",
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    {
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "che",
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      }
    },
    {
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "chu",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "chā",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "chá",
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "chǎ",
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      }
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      "dialogue": {
        "text": "chà",
        "align": "center"
      }
    },
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