Chinese GCSE
Tone (声调)
What Tone (声调) means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Tone (声调)
The pitch contour of a syllable. Mandarin has four main tones and one neutral tone.
Topics that use Tone (声调)
- Identity and culture (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Tone (声调) in the exam
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