The Chinese Language Does Not Distinguish Between the R and the L

question 87

Multiple Choice

The Chinese language does not distinguish between the r and the l sounds.These basic sounds are called:

• A) phonemes.
• B) morphemes.
• C) syntax.
• D) semantics.

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