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'''Remember:''' the word 一些 (yīxie) has a [[Tone changes for "yi"|tone change]], which means it is pronounced "yìxiē" (a 4-1 tone pair). | '''Remember:''' the word 一些 (yīxie) has a [[Tone changes for "yi"|tone change]], which means it is pronounced "yìxiē" (a 4-1 tone pair). | ||
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'''Remember:''' the word 一些 (yīxie) has a [[Tone changes for "yi"|tone change]], which means it is pronounced "yìxiē" (a 4-1 tone pair). | '''Remember:''' the word 一些 (yīxie) has a [[Tone changes for "yi"|tone change]], which means it is pronounced "yìxiē" (a 4-1 tone pair). | ||
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== 4-1 Tone Pair Combos == | == 4-1 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 4-1 tone pair, which Sinosplice rates as a "6" on a difficulty rating of 1-7 (easiest to hardest).
When practicing, begin with a high tone and end with a sharp fall, almost like you are angry. First character is flat and high, when going into the second character start low then go lower before rising to a high 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.
Contents
4-1 Tone Pair Diagram
It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side.
4-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上班 | shàngbān | to go to work | |
| 下班 | xiàbān | to finish work; to get off work | |
| 蛋糕 | dàngāo | cake | |
| 夏天 | xiàtiān | summer | |
| 面包 | miànbāo | bread |
Remember: the word 一些 (yīxie) has a tone change, which means it is pronounced "yìxiē" (a 4-1 tone pair).
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
4-1 Tone Pair Phrases (B1)
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 做蛋糕 | zuò dàngāo | to make a cake | |
| 蛋糕店 | dàngāo diàn | cake shop | |
| 面包店 | miànbāo diàn | bakery | |
| 在夏天 | zài xiàtiān | in the summer | |
| 去上班 | qù shàngbān | to go to work |
Remember: the word 一些 (yīxie) has a tone change, which means it is pronounced "yìxiē" (a 4-1 tone pair).
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
4-1 Tone Pair Combos
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| (coming) | 太干 | tài gān | too dry |
| (coming) | 太轻 | tài qīng | too light |
| (coming) | 太酸 | tài suān | too sour |
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 4-1
- AllSet Learning video on YouTube: Chinese Pronunciation Practice: B1 Tone Pair 4-1
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
