Categories
Advanced Beginner Chinese learning tips Intermediate

Tone sandhi, why are there tone changes in Chinese?

We’re exploring why sometimes tones are different when written and when pronounced. Read on to learn why there are tone changes in Mandarin and what tone sandhi is all about!

Categories
Beginner Chinese learning tips

Mime your way to spot-on tones!

Our last article talked about tones, and how important they are in Chinese language. Especially if you’re planning on being understood in China! Now, on to another important point: How to get your tones right when speaking Chinese. First off, for those of us that come from non-tonal languages, trying to think about making a […]

Categories
Advanced Beginner Chinese learning tips Intermediate

Chinese tones: Oops, that’s the wrong tone!

Think tones don’t matter when speaking Chinese? Wait til you get to China and try to say something. Odds are you’ll draw blank stares and shrugs because no one can understand what you’re saying. Or worse, you might suddenly get insulted, for a seemingly unknown reason! The culprit? Your Chinese tones! Those five little accents […]

Exit mobile version