Free Mandarin tone checker for Chinese learners
Mandarin tones are hard to judge by yourself. Elo checks one selected sentence against a reference prompt and gives practice-oriented feedback on tone clarity, pronunciation, fluency, and expression.
Check tones inside a complete sentence
Single-syllable drills are useful, but real speaking adds rhythm and speed. A short sentence can show whether third tones flatten, fourth tones lose force, or tone shapes disappear when you focus on meaning.
Start with one practical prompt
Choose a greeting, cafe order, travel question, or professional opening. Elo shows the Chinese characters, pinyin, English meaning, and reference voice before you record the sentence.
- Third-tone stability: 你好，你最近过得怎么样？
- Falling-tone clarity: 很高兴认识你。
- Sentence rhythm: 请问，去最近的火车站怎么走？
Use the result as a practice signal
One sentence cannot prove your full Mandarin level. It can give a focused next step: listen again, slow down, exaggerate the weakest tone once, then repeat at a natural pace.
Move from tone check to speaking practice
After a quick tone check, continue with Elaine or Lee for more AI speaking practice. Start with a five-minute sample, no account needed. If you want human tutoring, choose a separate provider outside Elo.