Phrase guide

entering tone

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A short, sharp tone found with syllables that end in plosives (usually /-p -t -k -ʔ/).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Chinese

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonetics, phonology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: checked tone, ru tone

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 入聲 /入声 (rùshēng) — short sharp tone
  • Finnish: klusiiliin päättyvä tooni — short sharp tone
  • French: ton d'entrée — short sharp tone
  • Japanese: 入声 (nisshō) — short sharp tone
  • Korean: 입성 (ipseong) — short sharp tone