In general, Hokkien dialects have 5 to 7 phonemic tones. According to the traditional Chinese system, however, there are 7 to 9 "tones",[citation needed] more correctly termed tone classes since two of them are non-phonemic "entering tones" (see the discussion on Chinese tone). Tone sandhi is extensive. There are minor variations between the Quanzhou and Zhangzhou tone systems. Taiwanese tones follow the patterns of Amoy or Quanzhou, depending on the area of Taiwan. Many dialects have an additional phonemic tone ("tone 9" according to the traditional reckoning), used only in special or foreign loan words. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many phonemic tones do Hokkien dialects have? ANS1 5 to 7 QSN2 What is another name for phonemic tones? ANS2 tone classes QSN3 What type of variations are there between the Quanznou and Zhangzhou tone system? ANS3 minor QSN4 What patterns do Taiwanese tones follow? ANS4 Amoy or Quanzhou QSN5 What is the pattern used un Taiwanese tones determined by? ANS5 the area of Taiwan