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How do you pronounce the Chinese word choi?

The pronunciation of "choi" in Chinese depends on the tone and the specific character being used.

Here are a few possibilities:

1. "Choi" as in "Choi" (surname):

* This is pronounced "choy" with a similar sound to the English word "toy," but with a slightly higher pitch. The tone is high level (平声), meaning it stays on a single pitch throughout the word.

2. "Choi" as in "Choi Sum" (a type of Chinese vegetable):

* This is pronounced "choy" with a similar sound to the English word "toy," but with a slightly lower pitch. The tone is low level (阴平), meaning it stays on a single pitch throughout the word, but lower than the high level tone.

3. "Choi" as a transliteration of a different Chinese character:

* There might be other Chinese characters pronounced similarly to "choi" but with different tones.

Therefore, to give you an accurate pronunciation, I need to know which character you are referring to. Could you provide more context or the character itself?

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