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拼音 (Pinyin)

Definition

Pinyin is the system used to transcribe Chinese characters into Roman letters. It helps learners pronounce and read Chinese words accurately.

Related terms

汉字 (Hànzì): Chinese characters

声调 (Shēngdiào): Tones in Mandarin Chinese

发音 (Fāyīn): Pronunciation

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  • AP Chinese - 2.1 Personal and Public Identities in China

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