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This page will cover some examples of the 3-0 tone pair.
 
This page will cover some examples of the 3-0 tone pair.
  
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.
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When practicing, be sure to keep the third tone super ''low''. The neutral tone which follows is also low, but you don't have to try quite as hard to keep it low.  
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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.
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== 3-0 Tone Pair Diagram ==
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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 third tone, the neutral tone is noticeably higher in pitch than the pronounced low part of the third tone.
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[[File:Tone_Pair_3-0_cropped.png||785px|thumb|center]]
  
 
== 3-0 Tone Pair Combos ==
 
== 3-0 Tone Pair Combos ==
 
Source: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills] (used with permission)
 
  
 
*走吧 (zǒuba) let's go  
 
*走吧 (zǒuba) let's go  
 
*跑啊 (pǎo a)run
 
*跑啊 (pǎo a)run
 
*买了 (mǎile)  bought
 
*买了 (mǎile)  bought
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Source: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills] (used with permission)
  
 
== 3-0 Tone Pair Words ==
 
== 3-0 Tone Pair Words ==
  
Sources: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills], [https://store.allsetlearning.com/catalog/a2-tone-pairs_8/ AllSet Learning's "Tone Pair" Pronunciation Pack] (used with permission)
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*暖和 (nuǎnhuo) warm
  
*方便 (fāngbiàn) convenient
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Source: [http://www.sinosplice.com/learn-chinese/tone-pair-drills Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills]
*因为 (yīnwèi) because
 
*猪肉 (zhūròu) pork
 
*说话 (shuōhuà) speak
 
*工作 (gōngzuò) work
 
*功课 (gōngkè) homework
 
*加快 (jiākuài) accelerate
 
  
 
== Sources and further reading ==
 
== Sources and further reading ==
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[[Category:Tones]]
 
[[Category:Tones]]
{{Related|Four tones}}
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{{Basic Pronunciation|B1|25|For example: 走吧 (zǒu ba), 跑啊 (pǎo a), 买了 (mǎi le)|tone|ASP946CE}}
{{Related|Tone change rules}}
 

Latest revision as of 07:44, 3 May 2020

This page will cover some examples of the 3-0 tone pair.

When practicing, be sure to keep the third tone super low. The neutral tone which follows is also low, but you don't have to try quite as hard to keep it low.

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.

3-0 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 third tone, the neutral tone is noticeably higher in pitch than the pronounced low part of the third tone.

Tone Pair 3-0 cropped.png

3-0 Tone Pair Combos

  • 走吧 (zǒuba) let's go
  • 跑啊 (pǎo a)run
  • 买了 (mǎile) bought

Source: Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills (used with permission)

3-0 Tone Pair Words

  • 暖和 (nuǎnhuo) warm

Source: Sinosplice's Mandarin Chinese Tone Pair Drills

Sources and further reading

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