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ㄒx
ㄒ — the bopomofo symbol for x
ㄒ is one of the 37 zhuyin symbols used to write Mandarin pronunciation in Taiwan. It is an initial, written x in pinyin and pronounced [ɕ]. Between the s in "see" and the sh in "she", said with a smile.
- Pinyin
- x
- IPA
- [ɕ]
- Called
- xi
- Type
- Smiling sounds
How to say it
Tongue tip behind the lower front teeth, tongue body close to the hard palate, air hissing through. Smile.
Closest English soundBetween the s in "see" and the sh in "she", said with a smile.
Where the symbol comes from
丅
xià · below, down
→ ㄒ
From 丅, the ancient form of 下 (xià) — a mark placed under a line to mean "below".
In a word
西
ㄒㄧ
xī
West
Do not mix it up with
Typing it
On the standard Taiwanese zhuyin keyboard, ㄒ sits on the V key.