Read an overview of China's official transliteration scheme, based on the Beijing dialect of the Mandarin language.

Article compares unofficial English, French, German, and Chinese transliterations with pinyin. Includes charts and a FAQ.

Java applet converts text back and forth between the pinyin, Wade-Giles, and Yale transliteration schemes.

Find comparative charts for these two transliteration schemes. Chinese character display is necessary.

Article uses English words to illustrate pinyin pronunciation. Also find related papers on Chinese history, culture, and phrases.

Students will find exercises and a chat room for practicing Mandarin pinyin.