Why tones matter

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• 伤害 - shānghài = to injure, to harm
• 上海 - Shànghǎi = Shanghai (city)

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• 背景 - bèijǐng = background
• 北京 - Běijīng = Beijing (city)

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• 急难 - jínàn = misfortune
• 济南 - Jǐnán = Jinan (city)

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• 程度 - chéngdù = degree, level
• 成都 - Chéngdū = Chengdu (city)

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