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Introduction to Initials

 

 

In our previous lesson we learned that Compound Finals form word endings.  "Initials" form word beginnings.  Take a look at the words below.  The letters in "red" are the Initials, while the letters in "yellow" are the compound finals.  This is how Chinese words are constructed. 

 

Bao        Lei        Ma        Jiao        Kui