First, pinyin:
Pinyin is a phonetic system in China. Its full name is "Putonghua Pinyin", which refers to the scheme of Chinese Pinyin based on Putonghua.
The spelling rules of Pinyin are simple and easy to learn, which can help people remember and pronounce Chinese characters and facilitate reading and writing Chinese characters. The spelling rules of pinyin include initials, finals, tones and consonants, in which syllables composed of initials and finals are the basic units of pinyin.
Second, the initials:
Initial refers to the first letter of Chinese Pinyin, which is pronounced softly and usually in the bass area. The pronunciation of initials is characterized by large opening and weak pronunciation, which is generally composed of consonants or vowels. In Chinese Pinyin, the position of initial consonant is generally at the beginning of syllable.
Third, vowels:
Vowels refer to the last letters in Chinese Pinyin, which are pronounced softly, usually in the middle and high notes. The pronunciation of vowels is characterized by small opening and strong pronunciation, which is generally composed of vowels or consonants. In Chinese Pinyin, vowels are usually located at the end of syllables.
How to learn pinyin well?
First, master the pinyin foundation:
First of all, we should understand the basic knowledge of pinyin, including initials, finals and tones. Master the combination law of initials and finals and understand the pronunciation characteristics of each tone. Listen to the standard Chinese pronunciation, watch more pinyin exercises, write more Chinese characters and mark pinyin. Deepen the understanding and memory of Pinyin in various ways.
Second, use pinyin input method:
Use pinyin input method on computers and mobile phones, and practice pinyin input while spelling Chinese characters. Tone is very important in Chinese, so we should practice correct tone pronunciation to avoid misunderstanding caused by tone errors.
Third, practice mouth shape:
For some pronunciations, a specific mouth shape is needed. Observe the mouth shape of the standard speaker and imitate the correct mouth shape. You can take pinyin classes or teach yourself pinyin textbooks to learn pinyin knowledge systematically.
Fourth, make a study plan:
Set the study time every day, keep practicing Pinyin, and gradually improve your proficiency. Combine pinyin with Chinese characters, practice word collocation, and improve the associative memory of pinyin and Chinese characters.