Pinyin · 拼音
Mandarin sounds, spelled out.
Tone-mark pinyin on every chart — the same spelling the audio uses.
Tone marks (quick map)
- ā1st · high levelStay high and flaton vowel a
- á2nd · risingLike asking a questionon vowel a
- ǎ3rd · dipLow dip, then slight riseon vowel a
- à4th · fallingSharp fallon vowel a
- aNeutralLight, unstressedon vowel a