Tones Flashcards

Four 'active' tones, and one passive or 'neutral' tone.

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First Tone

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High flat.

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Second Tone

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Rising Tone. Starts medium in tone, then rises to the top.

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Third Tone

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Starts low, dips to the bottom, then rises toward the top.

When two third tones come together, the first is pronounced as a second, but still written as a third.

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Fourth Tone

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Starts at the top, then falls sharp and strong to the bottom.

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Fifth Tone

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Neutral. Flat, with no emphasis.

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