Writing system aid
Pinyin booth
Initials, finals, spelling habits, and a syllable builder for beginners.
- 01 What pinyin is (and is not) Pinyin is the official romanization for Mandarin pronunciation—not English spelling. Open
- 02 Initials map Organize consonant starts so you can drill systematically. Open
- 03 Finals map Simple vowels, compounds, and nasal endings. Open
- 04 Tone marks on finals Where to put ā á ǎ à and how numbering works. Open
- 05 y, w, and ü spelling Orthography rules that hide the ü dots and add y/w. Open
- 06 Syllable building practice Combine initial + final + tone into words you will reuse. Open
Quick chart samples
A small curated set — open the builder for practice.
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