Learn Mandarin Chinese Tones and Pronunciation

Question 1

How many tones does Standard Mandarin Chinese have?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

3

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5

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6

Question 2

What is the correct description of the first tone (ā) in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

High and level tone

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Falling tone

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Rising tone

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Dipping tone

Question 3

The pinyin syllable 'mā' with a macron (flat line) represents which tone?

Accepted Answer

First tone

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Second tone

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Third tone

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Fourth tone

Question 4

Which pinyin tone mark indicates the second (rising) tone?

Accepted Answer

á

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ā

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ǎ

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à

Question 5

The word 'mǎ' with a caron (v-shape) represents which Mandarin tone?

Accepted Answer

Third tone

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First tone

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Second tone

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Fourth tone

Question 6

What pitch direction characterizes the fourth tone in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Falling sharply from high to low

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Low and steady

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Rising sharply

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Dipping then rising