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Phonetic System > Labial Sound

Labial Sounds: sounds with assistance of the upper and lower lips

b: As in boy. Ex. ba (eight), bǎi (hundred), bàba (father)
p: As in pie. Ex. pá (climb), pāishǒu (clap hands), píng'ān (peace)
m: As in mom. Ex. māo (cat), māma (mother), Měiguó (America)
f: As in fun. Ex. fǎ (law), fēng (wind), fángzi (house)