Difference between revisions of "Tone pair 3-1"
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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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| + | == 3-1 Tone Pair Diagram == | ||
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| + | It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side. | ||
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| + | [[File:Tone_Pair_3-1_cropped.png||785px|thumb|center]] | ||
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| + | One point to note here, though, is that the third tone in this context ''doesn't actually rise much''. '''It's more important that the third tone be ''low''.''' Focus on the lowness of the third tone in this pair rather than the rise, and your pronunciation will sound much better. Pay attention to this when you listen to the audio examples on this page. | ||
== 3-1 Tone Pair Words (A2) == | == 3-1 Tone Pair Words (A2) == | ||
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| + | '''Note:''' 喜欢 (xǐhuan) is often written with the pinyin "xǐhuan" (neutral tone on the "huan"), but it's also quite common to hear it with the full first tone on the "huan," as "xǐhuān," outside of Beijing, and especially in Taiwan. | ||
| − | 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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| + | '''Note:''' 喜欢 (xǐhuan) is often written with the pinyin "xǐhuan" (neutral tone on the "huan"), but it's also quite common to hear it with the full first tone on the "huan," as "xǐhuān," outside of Beijing, and especially in Taiwan. | ||
| − | Source: [https:// | + | Source: [https://www.allsetlearning.com/digital-products/pronunciation-pack-b1-tone-pairs/ AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack] (used with permission) |
== 3-1 Tone Pair Combos == | == 3-1 Tone Pair Combos == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:49, 20 May 2022
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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 3-1 tone pair, which Sinosplice rates as a "5" 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
3-1 Tone Pair Diagram
It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side.
One point to note here, though, is that the third tone in this context doesn't actually rise much. It's more important that the third tone be low. Focus on the lowness of the third tone in this pair rather than the rise, and your pronunciation will sound much better. Pay attention to this when you listen to the audio examples on this page.
3-1 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 |
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| 已经 | yǐjīng | already | |
| 买单 | mǎidān | to pay the restaurant bill | |
| 手机 | shǒujī | cell phone | |
| 北京 | Běijīng | Beijing | |
| 老师 | lǎoshī | teacher |
Note: 喜欢 (xǐhuan) is often written with the pinyin "xǐhuan" (neutral tone on the "huan"), but it's also quite common to hear it with the full first tone on the "huan," as "xǐhuān," outside of Beijing, and especially in Taiwan.
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
3-1 Tone Pair Phrases (B1)
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
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| 买手机 | mǎi shǒujī | to buy a cell phone | |
| 喜欢北京 | xǐhuān Běijīng | to like Beijing | |
| 老公买单 | lǎogōng mǎidān | (one's) husband pays the bill | |
| 很多老师 | hěn duō lǎoshī | a lot of teachers | |
| 已经吃了很多 | yǐjīng chī le hěn duō | have already been eating for a long time |
Note: 喜欢 (xǐhuan) is often written with the pinyin "xǐhuan" (neutral tone on the "huan"), but it's also quite common to hear it with the full first tone on the "huan," as "xǐhuān," outside of Beijing, and especially in Taiwan.
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
3-1 Tone Pair Combos
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
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| (coming) | 很高 | hěn gāo | very tall |
| (coming) | 很轻 | hěn qīng | very light |
| (coming) | 很酸 | hěn suān | very sour |
| (coming) | 很黑 | hěn hēi | very dark |
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 3-1
- AllSet Learning video on YouTube: Chinese Pronunciation Practice: B1 Tone Pair 3-1
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
