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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. | ||
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| + | == 4-2 Tone Pair Diagram == | ||
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| + | It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side. | ||
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== 4-2 Tone Pair Words (A2) == | == 4-2 Tone Pair Words (A2) == | ||
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| + | '''Remember:''' the word 一直 (yīzhí) has a [[Tone changes for "yi"|tone change]], which means it is pronounced "yìzhí" (a 4-2 tone pair). | ||
| − | Source: [https:// | + | Source: [https://www.allsetlearning.com/digital-products/pronunciation-pack-a2-tone-pairs/ AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack] (used with permission) |
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| + | '''Remember:''' the word 一直 (yīzhí) has a [[Tone changes for "yi"|tone change]], which means it is pronounced "yìzhí" (a 4-2 tone pair). | ||
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== 4-2 Tone Pair Combos == | == 4-2 Tone Pair Combos == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:27, 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 4-2 tone pair, which Sinosplice rates as a "3" on a difficulty rating of 1-7 (easiest to hardest).
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.
Contents
4-2 Tone Pair Diagram
It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side.
4-2 Tone Pair Words (A2)
If you're just getting started with tone pairs, these simple two-syllable words and phrases are a good place to start. If these are too easy, you may want to move onto the longer (B1) phrases below.
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上学 | shàngxué | to start school, to go to school | |
| 大学 | dàxué | university | |
| 问题 | wèntí | question; problem, issue | |
| 练习 | liànxí | to practice | |
| 去年 | qùnián | last year |
Remember: the word 一直 (yīzhí) has a tone change, which means it is pronounced "yìzhí" (a 4-2 tone pair).
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
4-2 Tone Pair Phrases (B1)
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
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| 去上学 | qù shàngxué | to go to school | |
| 上大学 | shàng dàxué | to attend university | |
| 没付钱 | méi fùqián | did not pay money | |
| 还要练习 | hái yào liànxí | still need to practice | |
| 一直练习 | yīzhí liànxí | to continuously practice |
Remember: the word 一直 (yīzhí) has a tone change, which means it is pronounced "yìzhí" (a 4-2 tone pair).
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
4-2 Tone Pair Combos
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| (coming) | 太忙 | tài máng | too busy |
| (coming) | 太长 | tài cháng | too long |
| (coming) | 太油 | tài yóu | too oily |
| (coming) | 真轻 | zhēn qīng | really light |
| (coming) | 太强 | tài qiáng | too strong |
Source: Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills (used with permission)
Sources and further reading
Videos
- AllSet Learning video on YouTube: Chinese Pronunciation Practice: A2 Tone Pair 4-2
- AllSet Learning video on YouTube: Chinese Pronunciation Practice: B1 Tone Pair 4-2
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
