How to Count to 10 in Chinese

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Study how to count from 0 to 10 in Chinese until you memorize it

   You say it with an upward inflection. , You say it with a long "e" sound. , You say the letter "r" with a downward inflection. , You say it without an inflection. , This word is hard to be represented by using English letters, however it is closest to "suh" with a downward inflection. , You pronounce this word with a downward-up inflection. , When you say this, you partially omit the "y" so that the "ee" blends into the "oo".
   
   It sounds pretty similar to "Leo".
   
   It is pronounced with a downward inflection. , You say this without an inflection. , You say this without an inflection. , This is similar to saying 6, where the "ee" blends into the "oh".
   
   This is pronounced with a downward-up inflection , You say this with an upward inflection.
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   Step 2: and show it off to other people!

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   Step 3: 0 零 : Ling.

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   Step 4: 1 一 : Ee.

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   Step 5: 2 二 : Are.

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   Step 6: 3 三 : San.

7. 7

   Step 7: 4 四 : Suh.

8. 8

   Step 8: 5 五 : Woo.

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   Step 9: 6 六 : Lee-yoo.

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    Step 10: 7 七 : Chee.

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    Step 11: 8 八 : Bah.

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    Step 12: 9 九 : Jee-yoh.

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    Step 13: 10 十 : Shure.

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