Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does mahuang mean?
ephedra, when used in traditional Chinese medicine
Where does mahuang come from?
Borrowed from Mandarin 麻黃/麻黄 (máhuáng).

How to pronounce mahuang

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mahuang”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mahuang”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “mahuang” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.