How many tones does standard Hanoi Vietnamese have, marked with diacritics?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Six
- Step 1: Northern Vietnamese distinguishes six tones. Answer: Six. Why not the others: Four is the count in Mandarin, and the other numbers do not fit.
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