Example of Sajiao vs "Standard" Mandarin

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The full video contains many examples of the sajiao or cutesy way of speaking as the members of girl group SNH48 take turns using it. At around 3:20, one member will say a phrase in sajiao, while another repeats the phrase in a more standard manner, highlighting the difference between the two.

Posted by Laura Yoshida on April 1, 2021

Tags:
Mandarin Chinese;
Gao, Feier;
Style-shifting;
Youth

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