MANDARIN CHINESE PINYIN: PRONUNCIATION, ORTHOGRAPHY AND TONE

Sunny Ifeanyi Odinye

Abstract


Pinyin is essential and most fundamental knowledge for all serious learners of Mandarin Chinese. Students learning Mandarin Chinese, no matter if they are beginners or advanced learners, they should be aware of the paramount importance of Pinyin. Good knowledge in Pinyin can greatly help students express themselves more clearly; it can also help them in achieving better listening and reading comprehension. Before learning how to read, write, or pronounce Chinese characters, students must learn pinyin first. This study aims at highlighting the importance of Pinyin and its usage in Mandarin for any students learning Mandarin Chinese. The research work adopts descriptive research method. The work is divided into introduction, body and conclusion.

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