Choose Cinderella!
_Pīnyīn_ is the Cinderella of Mandarin writing systems, looked down upon and consigned to perform menial tasks, but with the potential to be a princess. It’s unfortunate that the Chinese characters writing system has often played the part of a jealous and oppressive stepsister. pic.twitter.com/XDhricULLr
— Troubadour WW (@troubadourww) January 6, 2023