Cantonese Nine Tones Traditional Lookup
Traditional nine Cantonese tone numbering distinguishes checked syllables, not nine distinct pitch heights or Jyutping1–6identity. Caller establishes language, dialect, method and reference context; no automatic identity or universal language-wide claim.
Description
Traditional nine-category Cantonese labeling includes checked-tone categories alongside six pitch categories.
Traditional nine-category Cantonese labeling includes checked-tone categories alongside six pitch categories.1
Those nine labels should not be interpreted as nine distinct pitch contours.
When to use Cantonese Nine Tones Traditional Lookup
Use this tool to read a bounded explanation for an exact reference topic. Specify the language variety, analysis, source edition and population or inventory definition.
How to use Cantonese Nine Tones Traditional Lookup and understand its results
- Specify the language variety, analysis, source edition and population or inventory definition.
- Enter traditionalCantoneseTone, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read meaning, using the output meanings and calculation rules below.
- Correct any reported input issue and run again. Before using a successful result, check the stated units, signs, reference scope and observation coverage.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| traditionalCantoneseTone | Traditional cantonese tone | string | Required |
Choose one exact traditionalCantoneseTone token from the table. The implementation looks up the stored value and returns it in the documented output field. Matching is case-sensitive; unrecognized tokens fail. This is an offline bounded reference, not a live catalogue or independent attribution.
| Selection token | Stored value |
|---|---|
| 1 | high level; nonchecked |
| 2 | high rising; nonchecked |
| 3 | mid level; nonchecked |
| 4 | low falling/low level; nonchecked |
| 5 | low rising; nonchecked |
| 6 | low level; nonchecked |
| 7 | high checked, corresponds pitch category1 |
| 8 | mid checked, corresponds pitch category3 |
| 9 | low checked, corresponds pitch category6 |
value=referenceTable[exactToken] Use the matching field units and the exact boundary, ordering and reference rules above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| meaning | Meaning | string |
{
"input": {
"traditionalCantoneseTone": "7"
},
"output": {
"meaning": "high checked, corresponds pitch category1"
}
}Limitations and assumptions
The language variety, analytical definitions and reference scope are supplied by the caller. No corpus, speech or complete/current linguistic registry is analyzed automatically.
Missing required fields, unknown fields, wrong types and violated rules return input issues. Numeric values and outputs must be finite.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related step, use Mandarin Four Tones + Neutral Lookup: Mandarin tone labels describe lexical tone categories, including neutral tone. For a complementary comparison, use Vietnamese Six Tones Lookup: Northern Vietnamese tone labels distinguish lexical categories whose realizations involve pitch and voice quality.
References
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Cantonese Nine Tones Traditional Lookup — tool.io
Similar or alternative tools
- Mandarin Four Tones + Neutral Lookup
Mandarin tone labels describe lexical tone categories, including neutral tone.
- Vietnamese Six Tones Lookup
Northern Vietnamese tone labels distinguish lexical categories whose realizations involve pitch and voice quality.