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Guttural Sounds: sounds that seem to be produced in the throat

g: As in girl. Ex. gēge (older brother), gōngxǐ (congratulations), méiguānxī (it's O.K.)
k: As in kid. Ex. kàn (see), shàngkè (class begin), búkèqì (you are welcome)
h: As in hat. Ex. hē (drink), hěnhǎo (very good), xǐhuān (like)