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Chinese tones interact, and the 3-3 rule means the first of two third tones is pronounced as a rising tone instead.

Here is how it works:

• Take 你好: written nǐ hǎo, but spoken as ní hǎo because of this rule.
• Words like 可以 (kěyǐ) also shift: the first tone rises to make pronunciation smoother.
• Mastering this rule helps your Mandarin sound more fluent and less robotic.

A third tone dips low then rises slightly, but when followed by another third tone, the first one simply rises.

In Chesham, private Chinese tutoring runs about £40/h per session.

This rate can vary based on several factors:

• Your proficiency level, whether you are starting from scratch or refining fluency
• Your teacher's background, including certifications and years of experience
• How lessons are delivered, such as video calls, home visits, or classroom settings
• Lesson length and frequency, with discounts often available for regular bookings

Some teachers provide discounted bundles, which can make long-term learning more affordable.

The foundation of Chinese numeracy is mastering these ten basic numerals and their tones.

Here are the numbers with pinyin and tones:

• One is 一 (yī), two is 二 (èr), three is 三 (sān)
• Four is 四 (sì), five is 五 (wǔ), six is 六 (liù)
• Seven is 七 (qī), eight is 八 (bā), nine is 九 (jiǔ), ten is 十 (shí)

Pay attention to the tones: 一 and 七 use first tone (high flat), while 四 uses fourth tone (sharp falling).

These ten numerals unlock prices, dates, phone numbers, and ages in everyday conversation.

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