Tones in Cantonese

There are 6 different tones in Cantonese. To be understood in Cantonese, it is essential that you master the six tones. If you use the wrong tone, you are probably saying a completely different word.
TonesPitchExample 1Example 2
1High1
2Mid - Rising9hou2
3Mid Level4
4Falling0
5Rising5ngo5
6Low Level6

Nine Tone in Cantonese
TonesExample 1Example 2
1三 saam1三 saam1
2碗 wun2九 gau2
3半 bun3四 sei3
4牛 ngau4零 leng4
5腩 naam5五 ng5
6麵 min6二 yi6
7一 jat7七 cat7
8百 baak8八 baak8
9碟 dip9六 luk9

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