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“spelling” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpīn xiě

Example

这个单词的拼写是什么?zhè ge dān cí de pīn xiě shì shén me

What is the spelling of this word?

Illustration for 拼写 (spelling)

How to say “spelling” in Chinese

“Spelling” in Chinese is 拼写 (pīn xiě).

A word takes shape as its letters or characters are put into the right order.

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

Example sentences with 拼写

请把这个单词的拼写写下来。qǐng bǎ zhè ge dān cí de pīn xiě xiě xià lái

Please write down the spelling of this word.

Tips for using 拼写

  • For alphabetic words, the order of the letters is part of the information being checked, so one misplaced letter matters even when the pronunciation stays the same.

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