2. Tone 1 to Tone 3

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

Tone NumberTone 1Tone 2Tone 3
Tone NameHigh levelMid risingMid level
Diagram

Step 1  Listen to the syllable si in Tone 1 to Tone 3 together. Pay attention to the pitch.

si1
si1 si2
si1 si2 si3

Step 2  Practice saying the syllable si in Tone 1 to Tone 3. Listen and repeat.

si1
si1 si2
si1 si2 si3

Practice  Practice saying Tone 1 to Tone 3 with other syllables. Listen and repeat.

  1. paa1 paa2 paa3
  2. go1 go2 go3
  3. fu1 fu2 fu3