2. Tone 1 to Tone 4

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

Tone Number

Tone 1

Tone 2

Tone 3

Tone 4

Tone Name

High level

Mid rising

Mid level

Low falling

Diagram

Step 1 👂

Listen to the syllable si in Tone 1 to Tone 4 together. Pay attention to the pitch.

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si1
si1 si2
si1 si2 si3
si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒ si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒ si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒
si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒ si1 si2 si3 si4

Practice saying the syllable si in Tone 1 to Tone 4. Listen and repeat.

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si1
si1 si2
si1 si2 si3
si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒ si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒ si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒
si1 si2 si3 si4 ‒ si1 si2 si3 si4

Practice saying Tone 1 to Tone 4 with other syllables. Listen and repeat.

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