English–Chinese

“pinyin” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpīn yīn

Example

请把这个字用拼音写出来。qǐng bǎ zhè ge zì yòng pīn yīn xiě chū lái

Please write this character in pinyin.

Illustration for 拼音 (pinyin)

How to say “pinyin” in Chinese

“Pinyin” in Chinese is 拼音 (pīn yīn).

A letter-based guide that records how a Chinese syllable sounds, including its tone.

Full entry for 拼音: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 拼音

我用拼音练习发音。wǒ yòng pīn yīn liàn xí fā yīn

I use pinyin to practice pronunciation.

Tips for using 拼音

  • Pinyin also supports search and typing, but the letters do not always select the intended character by themselves because several Chinese characters can share one syllable.

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