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toneme in Chinese

toneme in Chinese is 声调 — toneme means a phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.

toneme in Chinese

声调

noun

Pronounced: shēng diào

(linguistics) A phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.

What does "toneme" mean?

noun A phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "toneme" in Chinese?

"toneme" in Chinese is 声调. toneme means: A phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings.

How do you pronounce 声调?

"toneme" in Chinese is 声调, pronounced "shēng diào".

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