j-q-x question for native Chinese speakers j-q-x [t͡ɕ, t͡ɕʰ, ɕ] may be pronounced c'-c'(asp.)-s' [t͡sj, t͡sʰj, sj], which is characteristic of the speech of young women, and also of some men. This is considered rather effeminate and may also be substandard. The quote is from the Wikipedia. It sounds really interesting and I wonder how do Chinese people really treat those who do not clearly distinguish j-q-x sounds (I guess these are the hardest ones).