Learn the
sounds of Taiwan.
Tap, listen, and practice Zhuyin.
Explore Taiwanese Mandarin, one sound at a time.
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Listen
Hear every Zhuyin sound.
Practice
Test your ear with a quiz.
Compare
Hear similar sounds side by side.
Make Mandarin in Taiwan sound more familiar.
Get to know the sounds of Mandarin as it’s spoken in Taiwan. Connect each Zhuyin symbol with its sound, then listen again until it starts to feel familiar.
Explore all 37 Zhuyin sounds and five pitch examples—an easy place to start building your listening skills.
Explore the soundboardTry a sound
Tap, listen, and say it back.
Build your ear, one sound at a time.
Start recognizing the sounds that make up Mandarin in Taiwan. Small groups of sounds and simple speaking tips help you listen closely, try them yourself, and build familiarity with each one.
Your place is saved, so a few minutes today can become a little more confidence tomorrow.
Learn your first soundsOne sound at a time
Sound 1 of 4
Close your lips, then let the sound out.
Turn “they sound the same” into “I hear it.”
Some sounds are easy to mix up. Listen to a pair side by side, replay the difference, then try a listening question when you’re ready.
Start with similar sounds, then explore how a small change can change a word.
Hear the differenceHear the difference
Feel a stronger puff of air for ㄆ.
Find out what’s sticking.
Listen first, then choose the sound you heard. A short quiz helps you see what you recognize and what could use another listen.
Ten questions, a clear result, and the chance to replay the sounds you missed.
Try a listening quizWhich sound did you hear?
Listen to the whole sound, then choose an answer.