Why Your Chinese Sounds "Weird" (It's Probably Your Tones!)|Learn Chinese
为什么你的中文听起来很奇怪,原因就在音调上
Episode Transcript
Complete dialogue with Chinese characters, pinyin, and HSK level color coding
Video Description
Do native speakers ever look confused when you speak Chinese, even when you know you're using the right words? The problem might be your tones! In Chinese, getting the tone wrong doesn't just make you sound "weird"—it can completely change the meaning of what you're saying. You could be ordering a newspaper (bàozhǐ) for breakfast instead of a steamed bun (bāozi)! Join our hosts Ma Li and Zhou Yang as they dive into: Why tones are the most crucial part of speaking Mandarin. Hilarious examples of communication breakdown. A clear, step-by-step guide to producing each tone correctly. The tone change rule for the word "bù" (不) that will instantly improve your fluency. Stop wondering why people don't understand you. Watch this episode to identify and fix your tone mistakes today!
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