
Language romanization
Language romanization is the process of converting a language's writing system, often non-Latin scripts, into the Latin alphabet. This allows people who do not read the original script to pronounce words more easily. For example, the Chinese word "北京" is romanized as "Beijing." Romanization systems vary by language and context, aiming for consistency in pronunciation and meaning. This practice is useful in education, travel, and communication to bridge language gaps while retaining the original sounds of words.