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四声
sìshēng
Description
“四声”是普通话里字的四种声调，就是第一声、第二声、第三声和第四声。
"四声" are the four tones of characters in Mandarin: first, second, third, and fourth tones.
学中文的时候，读准四声很重要，不然别人可能会听错。
When learning Chinese, pronouncing the 四声 correctly is important, or others might misunderstand.
Meanings
四声sìshēng
the four tones of Mandarin Chinese
老师教我们读普通话的四声。
The teacher teaches us to pronounce the four tones of Mandarin.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
四 (four) + 声 (tone/sound), literally "four tones."
- Nuance
refers to Mandarin's tonal system; classical Chinese 四声 differ from modern tones.
In videos
“学好声韵辨四声”
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