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The 3-3 rule is one of the most important pronunciation rules in Mandarin Chinese.

• Tone sandhi: when two third tones appear in a row, the first one changes to a second (rising) tone.
• Key example: the greeting 你好 sounds like ní hǎo because the first tone shifts up.
• More cases: 所以 (suǒ yǐ) shifts to suó yǐ, meaning "therefore".
• Real impact: native speakers apply this rule automatically, so mastering it helps you sound natural.

A tutor can help you practice tone changes with real conversations and instant feedback.

In Campbell, expect to pay about $15/h for an hour of Chinese.

Several factors influence the price:

• Your level: whether you need basic conversation or advanced fluency
• Teacher qualifications: the teacher's expertise and background
• Number of hours: the number of hours booked
• Lesson format: the lesson format (online, at home, or at the tutor's)

Online lessons are often more affordable while remaining effective.

Learning Chinese on your own is possible with the right approach and consistent practice.

• Start with pinyin and tones: pinyin is the romanization system that maps sounds to letters, and the four tones give each syllable its meaning.
• Grow your word bank: memorize greetings, numbers, and everyday expressions before moving to complex vocabulary.
• Study Chinese characters: break characters into components to understand how meaning and sound connect.
• Create daily exposure: watch Chinese shows with subtitles, listen to podcasts, and change your phone language to Mandarin.

A private tutor can fill the gaps that self-study leaves, especially for pronunciation and conversation.

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