Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pinyin
Noun
/ˈpɪn.jɪn/
Definition
Pinyin is the official romanization system for Standard Mandarin Chinese.
Examples
- She used pinyin to help her pronounce the Chinese words correctly.
- The teacher wrote the new vocabulary using pinyin on the board.
- Learning pinyin is a great first step for beginners studying Mandarin.
Meaning
It is used to transcribe Chinese characters into the Latin alphabet, making it easier to learn Chinese pronunciation.
Synonyms
- Romanization