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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.
• Classic example: the greeting 你好 sounds like ní hǎo because the first tone shifts up.
• Further illustrations: 可以 (kě yǐ) is spoken as ké yǐ, meaning "can" or "may".
• Practical importance: 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.

Chinese tutors in Webster Groves typically charge $22/h per hour.

The cost depends on:

• Your level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced
• Teacher qualifications: the instructor's credentials and track record
• Session schedule: the package you choose (one-off or regular)
• Lesson format: the lesson format (online, at home, or at the tutor's)

Many tutors offer package discounts for booking multiple lessons.

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.
• Build vocabulary gradually: memorize greetings, numbers, and everyday expressions before moving to complex vocabulary.
• Work on reading and writing: writing characters by hand helps with memory, even if you mainly type later.
• Use Chinese every day: 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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