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== 1-0 Tone Pair Diagram ==
 
== 1-0 Tone Pair Diagram ==
  
It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side.
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It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side. The [[neutral tone]] varies a bit depending on which tone is follows. Notice that when it follows a first tone, the pitch of the neutral tone is a bit lower.
  
 
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Revision as of 07:39, 3 May 2020

This page will cover some examples of the 1-0 tone pair.

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.

1-0 Tone Pair Diagram

It helps many learners to see the two tones side by side. The neutral tone varies a bit depending on which tone is follows. Notice that when it follows a first tone, the pitch of the neutral tone is a bit lower.

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1-0 Tone Pair Words

Sources: Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills, AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack (used with permission)

  • 聰明 (cōngming) smart
  • 舒服 (shūfu) comfortable
  • 清楚 (qīngchu) clear
  • 知识 (zhīshi) knowledge
  • 师傅 (shīfu) Master

Sources and further reading

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