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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.

Wai Lai Ci ‘Loanwords’ and Transliteration in the Chinese Language

On December 16, 2016 By Hollie In Blog, Culture Lessons 3 Comments

It will only take [est_time] to read this post! The idea of preserving a language is not an uncommon one. All over the world, dialects are dying out and it’s up to the people to keep them alive. There are over 6500 languages spoken, but 2000 of those have less than 1000 speakers. Mandarin Chinese… Read More

What Should We Call Friends and Family Members in Chinese?

On September 21, 2016 By Hollie In Blog, Culture Lessons, Learner Tips, Vocabulary 6 Comments

Cultures all over the world have different ways to address family members, friends, and new acquaintances. In some countries, how people address each other can be paramount to showing respect. In Korea, many people maintain the use of titles when addressing one another in order to be polite. Using the wrong name could cause offense, and… Read More