{ "term": "string", "language": "string (Japanese | Korean | Mandarin | Pan-Asian)", "romanization": "string", "literal_translation": "string", "bme_definition": "string", "usage_context": "string", "related_terms": ["string"], "content_references": ["string"], "first_published": "date", "last_updated": "date" }

Pinyin

Literal Translation

(拼音) The standard romanisation system for Mandarin Chinese. Uses the Latin alphabet plus diacritical marks to represent sounds and tones. Learnable in a day. The essential entry point for non-native learners into Mandarin pronunciation and the tone system.