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In English, we distinguish sounds like "chu" and "ju" based on our vocal cords. In Chinese, the difference is often about —the tiny delay before we use our vocal cords for a vowel. Because Chinese has many of these "obstruent" consonants that don't exist in English, our brains often simplify them into the familiar "ch" sound.

Why do many Chinese words sound like "Ching" or "Cheng" to the English-speaking ear? It’s all about the linguistics! 🧠

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