Why Chinese should learn pinyin

Pinyinis not just a learning tool for learners of Chinese as a second language.  It can also be a valuable tool for native speakers.  The romanization system on this website is officially supported by the Chinese government *.  There are many uses for it, even if one is a native Mandarin speaker.  A few benefits include:

• Most modern dictionaries use pinyin to give pronunciations of characters.
• Pinyin is important for teaching foreigners Chinese.  As a career or to help an acquaintance, it's a valuable skill.
• Pinyin is an efficient input method in most Chinese computer software.
• Learning pinyin helps develop critical phonological skills that can be useful in learning other languages.

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