One of the greatest challenges for Mandarin learners is 聲調 shēngdiào (tones) . Students often say: “I know tones matter, but I can’t always hear them… and when I try to say them, I get corrected.” This shows a gap between tone perception (what you hear) and tone production (what you say). Let’s explore why this happens and how to fix it. 1. Understanding Tone Perception Tone perception is your ability to hear the pitch differences that distinguish meanings. Example minimal

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The blog discusses the challenges of learning Chinese, aims to explore common hurdles faced by learners and offers effective solutions.