why do Chinese words/names use X for the Sh- sound? 748 viewsJanuary 28, 2024Other Question100.55K January 28, 2024 0 Comments why do Chinese words/names use X for the Sh- sound? In: Other 14 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 28, 2024 0 Comments Simply because Chinese doesn’t have an X sound, so the inventor of the pin yin transliteration repurposed it. Same reason that Q makes a “ch” sound. You are viewing 1 out of 14 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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