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How to pronounce 很贵。 (hěn guì.)

很贵。 means "Very expensive.". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.

Pinyin

hěn guì.

Tone Pattern

Tone 3 + Tone 4

Pronunciation Focus

toneContrast

How to say it

Keep the rising-versus-low contrast clear in 很贵。 (hěn guì.) instead of leveling the contour.

Most common error

The contour often gets flattened, so Tone 2 and Tone 3 stop sounding distinct.

HSK Level

HSK1

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