Phonetics
1. Initials:z c s
Finals:er iong ua uan uang ün
2. Retroflex ending (final)
The final “er” sometimes does not form a syllable by itself but is attached to another final to form a retroflex final. A retroflex final is reprented by the letter “r” added to the final. In actual writing, “儿” is added to the character in question.
Key Points
1. How to ask directions
……在哪儿?(…… zài nǎr?) Where is the ……?
2. How to express gratitude and regret , look for people
对不起,我来晚了。(duìbùqǐ,wǒ láiwǎn le. ) Sorry, I am late.
……在吗?(…… zài ma?)Is …… in?
对不起,我不知道。(duì bù qǐ , wǒ bù zhī dào.)Sorry, I don’t know.
Grammar
Questions with an interrogative pronoun