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Aug 13, 2012 - 04:28 PM
Usually the tones for the character Yi change depending on what is next to it. In general it changes verbally but not in written form. These are the rules: first tone when alone, second tone when followed by a fourth tone, and fourth tone when followed by any other tone.
Aug 13, 2012 - 07:20 PM
That seems like a nice comprehensive rule, thanks! I note that the software (wisely, as otherwise we'd have no way to practice) does require us to provide the correct tone in the written form. Also, I'll have to investigate more as it seems to need first tone quite often. Perhaps this is when followed by something of neutral tone. I'll poke around more on that one. Cheers!