The third tone is a descent from mid-low to low; if at the end of a sentence or before a pause, it is followed by a rising pitch. Between other tones, it may simply be low.
第三声调是从中低到低沉的下降；如果在句末或停顿前，则会接着上升。在其他声调之间，它可能只是低沉的。
| Pinyin | Describe third tone. |
|---|---|
| I.P.A. | a mid-low to low descent; if at the end of a sentence or before a pause, it is then followed by a rising pitch. Between other tones it may simply be low. |
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