16. Tone 1 to Tone 2

We have learned the first two tones. Let’s revise them together.

Tone NumberTone 1Tone 2
Tone NameHigh levelMid rising
Diagram

Step 1  Listen to the syllable si in Tone 1 and Tone 2 together. Pay attention to the pitch. The pitch of Tone 1 remains steady, whereas Tone 2 has a noticeable rise in the pitch.

si1 si2

Step 2  Practice saying the syllable si in Tone 1 and Tone 2. Listen and repeat.

si1 si2

Practice  Practice saying Tone 1 and Tone 2 with other syllables. Listen and repeat.

  1. paa1 paa2
  2. de1 de2
  3. go1 go2
  4. fu1 fu2