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Cantonese Classroom

ch 送氣音 (aspirated sounds) is not like the “ch” in church. In English, ch is one sound—like “ch-” in chair. But in Cantonese, this sound is completely different.

👉 “ch” is a 送氣音—an aspirated sound, meaning there’s a strong puff of air.

It actually sounds closer to:

• “ts” with air not
• “ch” (as in church)