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PINYIN

(noun, prop.noun)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Pinyin.

Pinyin - as a noun

The official phonetic system for transcribing the mandarin pronunciations of chinese characters into the latin alphabet.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hanyu pinyin

Pinyin - as a proper noun

A system of romanization for standard mandarin, used in the people’s republic of china, and more recently in other chinese-speaking areas as well.

A grassfields bantu language of cameroon.

Example Sentences

"Learning pinyin is essential for beginners of Chinese language."
"In pinyin, the syllable 'ma' could have different meanings depending on the tone."
"Chinese dictionaries often include the pinyin alongside characters."
"When typing in pinyin on a computer, the system often offers word suggestions."
"Children in China start learning pinyin at a young age."
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Word Game Points

Is PINYIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pinyin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PINYIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PINYIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pinyin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PINYIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PINYIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pinyin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PINYIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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