JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i8.11852ArticleA Comparison of Phonemes Between Chinese and Italian and Its Application in Pronunciation Teachinghttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/8/10.26689/jcer.v9i8.11852TangYilun2025982025-09-08This paper examines the phonemes of Chinese and Italian, conducting a statistical analysis and comparing their distinctive feature oppositions to identify challenges in phonetic learning, thereby offering suggestions for teaching Chinese and Italian pronunciation. The study is divided into four parts: the first introduces the phonological definition of phonemes and delineates their scope in this context; the second compares the vowel and consonant systems of both languages, presenting foundational data on their similarities; the third analyzes the phonemic oppositions unique to each language, highlighting key differences; and the fourth proposes methods and recommendations for mastering the phonetic systems of both languages based on these differences.

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