关键词: 阳平调偏误类型, 声调偏误, 教学建议, 美国汉语学习者

Abstract:

Tonal acquisition poses a significant challenge in learning Mandarin Chinese.This study employs a perceptual analysis approach to investigate the acquisition of the rising tone among intermediate-level American learners of Mandarin.The findings reveal that the most common contour error involves mispronouncing the rising tone as the falling-rising tone,while the most frequent register error is its realization as a low rising tone.Errors in producing the rising tone occur significantly more often in disyllabic and trisyllabic words than in monosyllabic ones,with the medial position in trisyllabic words being particularly error-prone.These inaccuracies are largely attributed to phonological interference from English.Pedagogical implications include incorporating targeted perceptual training,rhythm exercises,and context-based tone practice to support more effective tone acquisition.

Key words: rising tone error types, tone errors, teaching suggestions, American Chinese learners