Pronunciation Guide of 4 Initials in Pinyin: b,p,m,f There are all together 23 initials in Chinese Pinyin, in terms of position, they usually come at first of one syllable. A syllable can stand without an initial, but a syllable must have a final. b is an unaspirated consonant, and b is not voiced. It is … Continue reading Chinese Pinyin Lesson 6 | Initials: b,p,m,f