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ㄐj
ㄐ — the bopomofo symbol for j
ㄐ is one of the 37 zhuyin symbols used to write Mandarin pronunciation in Taiwan. It is an initial, written j in pinyin and pronounced [tɕ]. Close to the j in "jeep", but lighter and with a wider smile.
- Pinyin
- j
- IPA
- [tɕ]
- Called
- ji
- Type
- Smiling sounds
How to say it
Tongue tip behind the lower front teeth, body of the tongue pressed against the hard palate. Smile as you say it.
Closest English soundClose to the j in "jeep", but lighter and with a wider smile.
Where the symbol comes from
丩
jiū · to entwine
→ ㄐ
From 丩, the ancient form of 糾 (jiū) — two threads twisting together.
In a word
九
ㄐㄧㄡˇ
jiǔ
Nine
Do not mix it up with
Typing it
On the standard Taiwanese zhuyin keyboard, ㄐ sits on the R key.