Let's explore the Chinese character 诶 (ei), one of the versatile characters in Mandarin! 🖋️🇨🇳 Not only will you learn how to write 诶, but you'll also discover its different pronunciations and meanings in each of the 4 tones. 🎶 PLUS Examples!

Chinese tones are crucial for understanding and distinguishing words, and this character is a great example of how tone can change meaning. We'll cover the following:

1. 诶 (ēi) – Used to express surprise or to catch someone's attention.
2. 诶 (éi) – A common sound used in certain names or informal phrases.
3. 诶 (ěi) – A sound used to express hesitation or uncertainty.
4. 诶 (èi) – A sound in expressions like asking for confirmation.

You’ll also learn how to pronounce 诶 correctly using each tone, and I’ll guide you through Chinese handwriting tips for writing the character clearly. 🖌️ This video is perfect for beginner Mandarin learners who want to improve their pronunciation and writing skills in Mandarin.

Additionally, phonetic characters (声符, shēngfú) are Chinese characters that primarily represent sounds rather than meanings. These characters often serve as the phonetic part of phono-semantic compounds (形声字, xíngshēngzì), which are the most common type of Chinese characters.

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