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Meaning of tone number | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A number allocated to a syllable in various transliteration systems such as Hanyu Pinyin indicating the tone in which it is pronounced.

Equivalents

Русский то́новый но́мер

Examples

“When we type the syllable "shi" in pinyin, we should always remember to put its tone number after it to avoid confusion.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

tone of voice tone painting tone poem tone policing tone sandhi tone scale