MEotW: Pīnyīn
The Mandarin Expression of the Week is:
Many believe that Pīnyīn is just a pronunciation aid. However, Pīnyīn actually qualifies as, and works well as, a full writing system for Modern Standard Mandarin.
What are some other common myths and misconceptions regarding Pīnyīn?
If a Mandarin expression can only be understood when it’s written in characters, then it will lead to a failure to communicate when it’s spoken.
If a Mandarin expression can be understood when it’s spoken, then it can be understood when it’s written in _Pīnyīn_. — Troubadour WW (@troubadourww) October 24, 2020
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