PINYIN
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Example

I learned pinyin before tackling Chinese characters in class.

Definition

Alternative spelling or capitalization of pinyin.

The official Latin-alphabet romanization for Standard Mandarin.

  • Used in mainland China for teaching, input, and transcription.

By extension, a romanization called pinyin for other languages in the PRC.

  • Example: Tibetan pinyin used in China.