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== 2-1 Tone Pair Phrases (B1) == | == 2-1 Tone Pair Phrases (B1) == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:21, 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 2-1 tone pair, which Sinosplice rates as a "4" 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
2-1 Tone Pair Diagram
It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side.
2-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 时间 | shíjiān | time | |
| 前天 | qiántiān | the day before yesterday | |
| 昨天 | zuótiān | yesterday | |
| 明天 | míngtiān | tomorrow | |
| 回家 | huíjiā | to go home |
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
2-1 Tone Pair Phrases (B1)
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 年轻人 | niánqīng rén | young people | |
| 很难吃 | hěn nánchī | very bad-tasting | |
| 离开房间 | líkāi fángjiān | to leave the room | |
| 明天回家 | míngtiān huí jiā | to go back home tomorrow | |
| 多长时间 | duōcháng shíjiān | how long, how much time |
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
2-1 Tone Pair Combos
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| (coming) | 蛮新 | mán xīn | quite new |
| (coming) | 蛮黑 | mán hēi | quite 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 2-1
- AllSet Learning video on YouTube: Chinese Pronunciation Practice: B1 Tone Pair 2-1
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
