Studying on the Pronunciation Difference
of Xiang Dialect and Mandarin
Abstract:Xiang dialect is one of the seven major Chinese dialects, which is mainly distributed in Hunan,Guangxi,Sichuan and Shanxi provinces. There are some differences between Xiang dialect and Mandarin in vocabulary and grammar,especially the differences in pronunciation is very obvious. By selecting Changsha dialect as the represent of Xiang dialect,the article begins from the aspect of pronunciation and analyses the difference in pronunciation of Changsha dialect and mandarin. The description of the initial,the final,the four tones and the modified tone of Xiang dialect and the contrast between Changsha dialect and mandarin can highlight the pronunciation differences of the Changsha dialect. The pronunciation differences can not only help people deepen the understanding and comprehension of complexity and importance of Changsha dialect, but also help people in Changsha speak well and make good use of mandarin.
Key Words: Xiang Dialect;Mandarin;Phonetic System;Phonetic Differences
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