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This page will cover some examples of the 1-0 tone pair. | This page will cover some examples of the 1-0 tone pair. | ||
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| + | When practicing, be sure to make the neutral tone rather low. Coming off the long, high pitch of the first tone, it does feel natural and easy to drop in pitch for the neutral tone. | ||
Practice this tone pair using the words below. Once you can say them reliable in isolation (as just a tone pair), try putting them in longer sentences while keeping the tones accurate. | Practice this tone pair using the words below. Once you can say them reliable in isolation (as just a tone pair), try putting them in longer sentences while keeping the tones accurate. | ||
| − | == 1-0 Tone Pair | + | == 1-0 Tone Pair Diagram == |
| − | + | It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side. The [[neutral tone]] varies a bit depending on which tone is follows. Notice that when it follows a first tone, the pitch of the neutral tone is significantly bit lower. | |
| − | + | [[File:Tone_Pair_1-0_cropped.png||785px|thumb|center]] | |
== 1-0 Tone Pair Words == | == 1-0 Tone Pair Words == | ||
| − | Sources: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills], [https:// | + | Sources: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills], [https://www.allsetlearning.com/digital-products/pronunciation-pack-a2-tone-pairs/ AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack] (used with permission) |
*聰明 (cōngming) smart | *聰明 (cōngming) smart | ||
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=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
| − | * Sinosplice: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/learning-tones The Process | + | * Sinosplice: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/learning-tones The Process of Learning Tones] |
* Sinosplice: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills], [http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2006/10/29/new-feature-mandarin-chinese-tone-pair-drills New Feature: Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills] | * Sinosplice: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills], [http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2006/10/29/new-feature-mandarin-chinese-tone-pair-drills New Feature: Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills] | ||
* Hacking Chinese: [http://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/ Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation] | * Hacking Chinese: [http://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/ Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:20, 28 September 2021
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Level
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In series Tone pairs
- 1. Tone pair 1-1
- 2. Tone pair 1-2
- 3. Tone pair 1-3
- 4. Tone pair 1-4
- 5. Tone pair 1-0
- 6. Tone pair 2-1
- 7. Tone pair 2-2
- 8. Tone pair 2-3
- 9. Tone pair 2-4
- 10. Tone pair 2-0
- 11. Tone pair 3-1
- 12. Tone pair 3-2
- 13. Tone pair 3-3
- 14. Tone pair 3-4
- 15. Tone pair 3-0
- 16. Tone pair 4-1
- 17. Tone pair 4-2
- 18. Tone pair 4-3
- 19. Tone pair 4-4
- 20. Tone pair 4-0
This page will cover some examples of the 1-0 tone pair.
When practicing, be sure to make the neutral tone rather low. Coming off the long, high pitch of the first tone, it does feel natural and easy to drop in pitch for the neutral tone.
Practice this tone pair using the words below. Once you can say them reliable in isolation (as just a tone pair), try putting them in longer sentences while keeping the tones accurate.
1-0 Tone Pair Diagram
It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side. The neutral tone varies a bit depending on which tone is follows. Notice that when it follows a first tone, the pitch of the neutral tone is significantly bit lower.
1-0 Tone Pair Words
Sources: Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills, AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
- 聰明 (cōngming) smart
- 舒服 (shūfu) comfortable
- 清楚 (qīngchu) clear
- 知识 (zhīshi) knowledge
- 师傅 (shīfu) Master
Sources and further reading
Websites
- Sinosplice: The Process of Learning Tones
- Sinosplice: Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills, New Feature: Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills
- Hacking Chinese: Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation
- About.com: How tone pairs can improve your Mandarin pronunciation
