ān
peaceful / safe
平安，安全
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点击对比两个韵尾。
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an vs ang Pinyin Pronunciation
Learn an vs ang pinyin visually. Compare front and back nasal endings. Compare the sounds, then connect each pronunciation to useful Chinese characters and words.
前鼻音和后鼻音对比。 点击上方知识球，可以听发音并沿着汉字和词语继续探索。
Lesson type
sound contrast
易混发音
Language
English + 中文
Beginner friendly
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3 characters · 3 words
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Characters
Common Chinese characters for an/ang
The same pinyin spelling can point to different characters. The tone and character meaning belong together.
àn
press down with a hand
用手压下去
áng
to raise / lift up
抬起，向上
Useful words
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安全
ān quán
safe / safety
没有危险，很安心
昂首
áng shǒu
to raise one's head
把头抬起来
按钮
àn niǔ
button to press
可以按下的开关
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