Learn Chinese Chinese Tones and Pronunciation 2

Question 1

In Mandarin, what happens to the third tone when followed by another third tone?

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It becomes second tone

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It becomes first tone

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It disappears

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It stays third tone

Question 2

What does the pinyin letter 'x' represent in Mandarin pronunciation?

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A sound like English 'sh' but softer

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A sound like English 'x' in 'fox'

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A sound like English 'z'

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A sound like English 'ch'

Question 3

Which of these is the correct pronunciation of 去 (qù, to go)?

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chü (like 'chewy')

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choo

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tsü

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ku

Question 4

What does the pinyin 'zh' represent?

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A retroflex sound like 'j' in 'judge'

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A sound like English 'z'

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A sound like English 'sh'

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A sound like French 'zh'

Question 5

Which tone has the highest and flattest pitch contour in Mandarin?

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First tone

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Second tone

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Third tone

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Fourth tone

Question 6

What does 没 (méi) mean when used in the phrase 没有 (méi yǒu)?

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Not have / don't have

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Have

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Want

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Need