Phrase guide

tone number

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A number allocated to a syllable in various transliteration systems such as Hanyu Pinyin indicating the tone in which it is pronounced.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • When we type the syllable "shi" in pinyin, we should always remember to put its tone number after it to avoid confusion.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 聲調數字 /声调数字 (shēngdiào shùzì) — number allocated to a syllable
  • Chinese Mandarin: 調號 /调号 (diàohào) — number allocated to a syllable
  • Finnish: tooninumero — number allocated to a syllable
  • Russian: то́новый но́мер (tónovyj nómer) — number allocated to a syllable