Pinyin Scheme

The Pinyin Scheme is a standardized system to transcribe Chinese sounds into the Latin alphabet. It helps people pronounce Chinese characters accurately by representing their sounds with familiar letters and symbols. Pinyin assigns specific letter combinations to different sounds, including tones, which are crucial in Chinese for meaning. It is widely used for teaching pronunciation, inputting Chinese text on computers, and learning the language. Essentially, Pinyin provides a clear, consistent way to read and write Chinese sounds using the Latin alphabet, facilitating communication and language learning globally.