Use this tool to add tone marks to pinyin or to convert tone number (e.g. hao3) to tone marks.

Although you can use the red buttons to add tone marks, we highly recommend you use the number method (e.g. hao3) for speed and placement of the accent above the correct vowel. [Hint: Type "v" for "ü"]
Note: You do not need to use this tool to enter pinyin in this dictionary.

Mid-Autumn Festival: A Guide to Chinese Traditions

What is Mid Autumn Festival? After Spring Festival, 中秋节 (zhōng qiū jié) Mid Autumn Festival is the 2nd most important Traditional Chinese festival. Mid-Autumn Festival is also called Moon Festival, Mooncake Festival, and Zhong Qiu Jie. While this observance of the moon is traditionally a Chinese festival, it’s also celebrated in Japan, Vietnam and Korea…. Read More

13 Perfect Gift Options for Your Chinese Friends, Colleagues & Family

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