Understanding Pīn yīn Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What two components make up the pīn yīn alphabet?
A
initials and finals
2
Q
What are initials?
A
Consonants
3
Q
What are finals?
A
vowels or syllables starting with vowels
4
Q
How many initials?
A
21
5
Q
How many finals?
A
36 in 3 groups
6
Q
Name the 3 groups of finals.
A
simple, compound, nasal