Chinese 210:  Characteristics of the Chinese Language
Quiz 1: Pinyin and the Sound System of Standard Chinese
Sample Test Questions

I.  Describe the following sounds (represented below in pinyin) in terms of place and manner of articulation [10 points each]:

  1. g
  2. m
  3. s
  4. l
  5. sh
II.  List the main vowels in Standard Chinese and describe their pronunciations. [20  points]

III.  Describe third tone in Standard Chinese, including all of its various forms. [15 points]

IV.  What is 'phonemic tone sandhi'? [15 points]