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How do you pronounce Jian?

The pronunciation of "Jian" depends on the tone:

Mandarin Chinese:

* First tone: Jīan (like "jee-an" with a short "ee" sound)

* Second tone: Jián (like "jee-ahn" with a rising tone)

* Third tone: Jiǎn (like "jee-an" with a dip and then a rise in tone)

* Fourth tone: Jiàn (like "jee-en" with a sharp, falling tone)

Cantonese:

* First tone: Gin (like "jin" with a short "i" sound)

* Second tone: Gin² (like "gin" with a rising tone)

* Third tone: Gin³ (like "gin" with a dipping tone)

* Fourth tone: Gin⁴ (like "gin" with a falling tone)

Without knowing the tone, it's impossible to give a precise pronunciation. You'll need to know the context of the word "Jian" to understand which tone it should be pronounced with.

Let me know if you can provide the context of the word "Jian," and I can help you pronounce it more accurately.

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