Remembering the four Chinese tones

By LingoYes | Jul 20, 2018
Asia > China

Many Chinese learning beginners can't remember the tones of Chinese characters and even don't know how to distinguish them. Here's the little tip for remembering better, four different tones can be remembered as "-M".

* The first tone is "-"
* The second tone is "/"
* The third tone is "V"
* The fourth tone is ""

Connecting all tones together, just like "-M", perhaps some Chinese learning beginners will find it useful for remembering tones?

Learning Chinese is really not easy at first, it requires that you to spend some time taking notes and memorizing. Try to use the Chinese you've learned in your life to talk with Chinese people, it will be quicker for you to improve your oral Chinese ability. Also, watching more Chinese videos can help you cultivate the sense of listening Chinese.

Mandarin Chinese Asia China Language Learning

Share this tip:

Written by LingoYes
I am Jeremy, I was the national champion of the CCTV English Speech Competition. I have the working and studying experience over 50 countries in five continents, which made me comprehend the global education system and diversified teaching patterns seamlessly. I have been teaching IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, IB and AP courses in various international education corporations. I have a Master Degree from the University of Sydney and I am also a certified language trainer by TESOL. Currently, I am working as a project manager at LingoYes a multilingual learning platform.

Thoughts? Questions?

See also

Accommodations

Tours and activities

Private Shanghai Markets Half Day Tour

Shop till you drop in Shanghai local market. Get unforgettable shopping experience in most popular local markets: Fabric market, Tea market, off brand market, antique market, etc. Taste 3 different kind of tea and recognize what it is. Seek out a bargain or pick up some unique souvenirs in off brand, antique market.

Shanghai Highlights: Ride a time-machine to see Shanghai

Save hours researching attractions and navigating public transport by having a driver to take you to Shanghai's best sites. Highlights include The Yuyuan Garden, taking part in a tea ceremony, a dim sum lunch, visiting the French Concession, and The Bund.