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Describe Fourth Tone Sharp Fall High Low Shorter

The fourth tone is a sharp fall from high to low, and is a shorter tone, similar to curt commands (e.g., Stop!).

第四声调是从高到低的急促下降,并且是一个较短的音,类似于简短的命令 (例如:“停!”)。

Pinyin Describe fourth tone.
I.P.A. a sharp fall from high to low, and is a shorter tone, similar to curt commands. (e.g., Stop!)

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