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Is zhuyin better than pinyin?

Joe Ford

Is zhuyin better than pinyin?

Zhuyin reflects the structure of Mandarin sounds better than Pinyin does. Zhuyin represents the phonemic organization of initials, finals, and tones more neatly than pinyin.

What is zhuyin input?

Google Zhuyin Input is a smart input method app for typing traditional Chinese on your Android phone and tablet. We support multiple input methods, including: – Zhuyin(Bopomofo)

Should I learn zhuyin?

It is also used in children’s books, so it may come in handy to be able to read it, but it is absolutely not necessary to learn it. That said, I would go ahead and learn the 3000 characters first. After that, picking up 37 more symbols will be no problem and you can continue learning more characters.

How can I learn zhuyin?

How to learn Zhuyin

  1. Study this Zhuyin course on Memrise (it’s all free). It takes about 3 days to study through this course and get to the point where you’re just reviewing.
  2. Study with pen, paper and voice.
  3. Immediately start constructing Chinese characters using Zhuyin.

How do you use the zhuyin keyboard?

Zhuyin Input Method

  1. Press the 1 key, followed by the lowercase letter l.
  2. Type a space, representing tone 1. The lookup choice area displays the first page of all Zhuyin characters that match this key event.
  3. Press 4 to select the corresponding character in the lookup choice area on the screen.

How can I learn to read Chinese?

How to Learn Chinese by Reading It, Even If You “Can’t”

  1. Learn to Read Chinese with Pinyin. The one aspect of Chinese that characters don’t cover is tones, which can greatly influence the meaning of your Chinese words.
  2. Learn to Recognize Characters.
  3. Learn How to Remember Your Chinese.
  4. Practice Reading Chinese Online.

Can you read Chinese without speaking?

So indeed I was able to read (and write) Chinese without being able to speak it… 🙂 Yes you can. Of course you can begin by concentrating on reading if you like. But there are such good digital aids to the spoken language that you really should use them too.

How can I remember Chinese characters?

How to Memorize Chinese Characters: It’s Easier Than You Think

  1. Break Down Chinese Characters.
  2. Go Back in Time.
  3. Write, Write, Write!
  4. Read Parallel Texts.
  5. Sign up for Calligraphy Classes.
  6. Watch Chinese TV Shows, Movies and Videos.
  7. Embrace the Wonders of Karaoke.

How can you tell a Chinese character?

UNDERSTAND HOW CHARACTERS WORK

  1. Chinese characters are pictures.
  2. Chinese characters can be ‘broken down’ into separate parts.
  3. The separate parts have their own meaning.
  4. One ‘part’ provides pronunciation.
  5. Balance is important in a character.

How do you master Chinese characters?

9 Clever Steps to Effectively Learn Chinese Characters

  1. Break the characters down into components.
  2. Visualize the characters in your mind.
  3. Build from your previous knowledge.
  4. Don’t forget the pinyin.
  5. Get the pronunciation down.
  6. Bring on the tones.
  7. Rely on familiar characters.
  8. Practice, practice and practice some more.

What is the biggest difference between Chinese character and English letter?

The most apparent difference is, no surprise, the written appearance of the language. → Chinese uses characters, which cannot be sounded out, while English words use the alphabet, which allows the speaker to sound out the word because it is a phonetic language….

How many Chinese characters can you learn in a day?

One year has 365 days, so 500/365 =1.36. If you want to learn 500 characters in a year, you can aim to learn 1 to 2 character a day to achieve this simple-seeming goal.

How many Chinese characters do you need to know to be fluent?

2,000 characters

How many English words do you need to know to be fluent?

Those who know 1,000 to 3,000 words can carry on everyday conversations. Knowing 4,000 to 10,000 words makes people advanced language users while knowing more than 10,000 words puts them at the fluent or native-speaker levels.

How long does it take to learn 1000 words?

Our core vocabulary lists are 1,000 words long. At 51 seconds per word, assuming every word on the list is new, this takes 14.2 hours of study, which we rounded up to 15 (to allow for bathroom breaks :P).

How long does it take to learn 5000 words?

I spent 2-3 hours a day, and it took about one and a half year. Consistency matters. It would probably take 167 words a day to learn 5000 words in a month. Also cramming won’t help, you need certain strategies and learning techniques to achieve such a significant goal.

How can I learn words quickly?

How to memorize new vocabulary faster: 9 tips

  1. Use Memory Techniques.
  2. Create a learning environment.
  3. Put the words in context.
  4. Learn from real-life situations.
  5. Take it to the next level.
  6. Find the tools that work for you.
  7. Make it interactive.
  8. Focus on useful words.

How many words do you need to be fluent in Spanish?

Fluency for Spanish learners. Some research suggests that learning approximately 2,000 words allows language learners to be competent in reading 80% of a given text….