National Putonghua Proficiency Test Practice Questions - National Putonghua Proficiency Test (国家普通话水平测试, PSC) Exam

Which phonetic contrast correctly describes the difference between initial 'f' and initial 'h' in Standard Putonghua?

'f' is a voiceless labiodental fricative (唇齿清擦音 [f]), while 'h' is a voiceless velar/glottal fricative (舌根清擦音 [x]/[h]). 'f' is a voiced bilabial plosive ([b]), while 'h' is a voiceless dental sibilant ([s]). 'f' is an aspirated alveolar affricate ([tsʰ]), while 'h' is a voiced palatal glide ([j]). 'f' is produced with rounded lips and velar occlusion, while 'h' is produced strictly with coronal contact.

Correct Answer:

'f' is a voiceless labiodental fricative (唇齿清擦音 [f]), while 'h' is a voiceless velar/glottal fricative (舌根清擦音 [x]/[h]).

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