Chinese Tones

Chinese tones are a system of pitch variations used in Mandarin and other Chinese dialects. There are four main tones: 1. First tone: high and level 2. Second tone: rising 3. Third tone: dipping and then rising 4. Fourth tone: falling Tones change the meaning of words, so it's essential to learn them correctly. For example, the word "ma" can mean "mother" (first tone), "horse" (second tone), "hemp" (third tone), or "scold" (fourth tone).