Etymology

Hanyu Pinyin

Today it means: A system of romanization for Mandarin Chinese. Usually called Pinyin. Full definition →

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From Mandarin 漢語拼音／汉语拼音 (Hànyǔ Pīnyīn).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A system of romanization for Mandarin Chinese. Usually called Pinyin.

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