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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.
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See also

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

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