lengjai69 Posted June 3, 2005 at 11:04 PM Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 at 11:04 PM My chinese friend told me that I sounded a bit bookish when I spoke because I pronounced 和 as 'he2". He said it sounds more conversational to say 'han4'. I can't see this in any of my grammar books or text books. Anybody can explain this? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted June 3, 2005 at 11:36 PM Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 at 11:36 PM I have heard han4 used on Taiwanese TV/drama. But I don't think it is bookish to use he2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengjai69 Posted June 3, 2005 at 11:48 PM Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 at 11:48 PM So is han4 only used in Taiwan? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xuezhongwen Posted June 4, 2005 at 12:20 AM Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 at 12:20 AM he2 is official pronunciation, han4 is only used in Taiwan, and they fully understand he2 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinChase Posted June 4, 2005 at 12:49 AM Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 at 12:49 AM Only Taiwan and Singapore sometimes use (han4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengjai69 Posted June 4, 2005 at 01:23 AM Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 at 01:23 AM Thanks to everyone for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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