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The 4 Tones + Neutral Tone

First Tone (ā) - High and flat, like singing a high note

Second Tone (á) / Rising, like asking "What?"

Third Tone (ǎ) ∨ Falling then rising, like saying "Really?"

Fourth Tone (à) \ Sharp falling, like a command "Stop!"

Neutral Tone (a) - Light and short, no stress