How do you pronounce xue?

The pronunciation of "xue" depends on the tone it carries in a Chinese word. Here's a breakdown:

Pinyin: xue

Tones:

* First tone (mā): shweh (like "shway" with a slight "h" sound at the end)

* Second tone (má): shway (like "shway" with a rising intonation)

* Third tone (mǎ): shweh (like "shway" with a dip in the middle and a rising intonation)

* Fourth tone (mà): shway (like "shway" with a sharp, falling intonation)

Examples:

* Xuě (雪): snow (pronounced with the third tone: shweh)

* Xué (学): to learn (pronounced with the second tone: shway)

* Xuè (血): blood (pronounced with the fourth tone: shway)

Tips:

* The "x" in "xue" is pronounced with a slightly aspirated "sh" sound.

* The "ue" is pronounced like the "way" in "away," but with a slight "h" sound at the end when it's in the first or third tone.

Remember, the best way to learn the correct pronunciation of "xue" is to listen to native speakers and practice with a tutor or language learning app.