A Mandarin final contains the vowel portion and may include a medial or ending.
Groups to compare#
| Group | Spellings to notice |
|---|---|
| Simple vowels | a, o, e, i, u, ü |
| Vowel combinations | ai, ei, ao, ou |
| Nasal endings | an, en, ang, eng |
These are selected groups, not an exhaustive syllable table. A final spelling does not necessarily remain unchanged when written after an initial.
Reference#
Pronunciation reference. The practice instructions here are newly written. Recordings, charts and illustrations from the reference are not reproduced.