Why do we learn pinyin?

Why do we learn pinyin?

Chinese pinyin helps both foreigners and native Chinese speakers learn and understand the language, and also aids with reading and writing skills. It is essential for everyday life for Chinese people, as much as it is for foreigners. Chinese Pinyin is the romanization of Chinese characters.

What is the best way to learn pinyin?

Learn Chinese songs in pinyin. Chinese songs are a great way to start learning pinyin because you don’t have to worry about the tones when singing. You can start by learning the pinyin sound apart from the tone first. A great site for learning Chinese through music is FluentU.

Can you learn Chinese in 2 years?

FSI says you will need 88 weeks, somewhere between 1.5–2 years. Another yardstick is the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)—the standard proficiency test for Mandarin Chinese.

Do Chinese understand pinyin?

Pinyin is the now accepted standard Mandarin Chinese Romanisation system. Sometimes called the Chinese phonetic alphabet, Pinyin was designed as a tool to help foreigners learn Chinese. Pinyin only uses 25 out of the 26 letters of the Latin alphabet.

Do all Chinese know pinyin?

It really depends on where you are. A large majority of Chinese people in mainland China type using pinyin (though there ARE alternatives), so people can definitely understand it. However, as mentioned by other people, while you may type using the system, most Chinese people are not accustomed to reading pinyin.

Is English or Chinese harder?

Answer. A study carried out by the Wellcome Trust has shown that Chinese is much more difficult to learn than English. Previous research on language has indicated how the brain decodes speech by turning the sounds people make when talking into meaning.

What is the hardest language for Chinese speakers to learn?

Japanese. Japanese is the language that English, Spanish, and probably other European native speakers consider as one of the hardest languages to learn.