Understanding Pīn yīn Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

What two components make up the pīn yīn alphabet?

A

initials and finals

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2
Q

What are initials?

A

Consonants

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3
Q

What are finals?

A

vowels or syllables starting with vowels

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4
Q

How many initials?

A

21

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5
Q

How many finals?

A

36 in 3 groups

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6
Q

Name the 3 groups of finals.

A

simple, compound, nasal

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