“瑜伽” in Mandarin: Is It yújiā or yúqiè?
When it comes to the pronunciation of “瑜伽” in Mandarin, there has long been a debate between two common pronunciations: yújiā (the standard pronunciation) and yúqiè (an incorrect but historically noted pronunciation). This difference is not just a linguistic curiosity but reveals interesting insights into language development, cultural exchanges, and how pronunciations evolve over time.…