it is a frequently used word,but in fact i dont know how to read it..

Hi Aji - if you meam how to make the sound, try this:

jjjjon~ruh

- where the first sound is the soft J that is nearly like the 'shhhhh' sound in wash, with the addition of 'voice' by vibrating your vocal chords instead of just breathing out.

If you mean its typical meaning, I suggest it is an artistic style or category - the word comes from the Latin word genus, suggesting 'birth or origin'.

I hope that helps a bit.

Because it is a word of French origin, it is not typical of English words. Few of our words pronounce the R at the back of the throat, as is done with Genre. If I may make a pun, it is almost in a genre of its own in English!

I am happy to see someone from China on this board!

zzy-on'ruh

WELCOME Aji! How exciting to have someone from China here.

I don't have any more answers to your question, but hopefully Geoff, Dr Bill (wwh) and Maverick have been able to help you out. Guys, was there a website mentioned a little while ago which had .wav files with pronounciation?