Tone pair 4-4
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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 4-4 tone pair, which Sinosplice rates as a "2" 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
4-4 Tone Pair Diagram
It helps many learners to see the two tone tones side by side.
4-4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 看见 | kànjiàn | to see | |
| 现在 | xiànzài | now, nowadays | |
| 最后 | zuìhòu | last; finally | |
| 会议 | huìyì | meeting | |
| 电话 | diànhuà | telephone; phone number |
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
4-4 Tone Pair Phrases (B1)
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 打电话 | dǎ diànhuà | to make a telephone call | |
| 想见面 | xiǎng jiànmiàn | would like to meet | |
| 说再见 | shuō zàijiàn | to say goodbye | |
| 电话会议 | diànhuà huìyì | telephone conference call | |
| 最近会见面 | zuìjìn huì jiànmiàn | will meet these days |
Source: AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)
4-4 Tone Pair Combos
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| (coming) | 太大 | tài dà | too big |
| (coming) | 太贵 | tài guì | too expensive |
| (coming) | 太快 | tài kuài | too fast |
| (coming) | 太热 | tài rè | too hot |
| (coming) | 太饿 | tài è | too hungry |
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 4-4
- AllSet Learning video on YouTube: Chinese Pronunciation Practice: B1 Tone Pair 4-4
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
