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1️⃣ Mid-Level (Ngang)

• Example: ma

• Pronounced with a steady tone, no rising or falling.

2️⃣ High-Rising (Sắc)

• Example: má

• Starts mid and rises sharply, like asking a question.

3️⃣ Low-Falling (Huyền)

• Example: mà

• Starts low and falls deeper, soft and calm.

4️⃣ Dipping-Rising (Hỏi)

• Example: mả

• Starts mid, dips, then rises slightly, like hesitation.

5️⃣ Breaking-Rising (Ngã)

• Example: mã

• Starts mid, glottal break, then rises.

6️⃣ Heavy-Low (Nặng)

• Example: mạ

• Starts low, ends with a glottal stop, heavy and short.

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