Convert Chinese characters to Pinyin with tone marks — instantly and free.
Tones are crucial in Chinese — the same syllable with a different tone means a completely different word.
Pinyin (拼音) is the official romanization system for Standard Chinese. It uses Latin letters to represent the sounds of Chinese characters, with tone marks indicating pronunciation. It's the first thing Chinese children learn and an essential tool for anyone studying Mandarin.
This converter handles the most common Chinese characters and phrases. For characters with multiple pronunciations (多音字), it provides the most common reading. Context-dependent pronunciations may not always be perfect, but for everyday use and travel phrases, it is highly accurate.
Yes! Click any character in the output to hear it pronounced individually, or click "Read Aloud" to hear the full text. This uses your browser's built-in Chinese text-to-speech engine.
Pinyin uses the Latin alphabet and is used in mainland China, Singapore, and by most international Chinese learners. Zhuyin (Bopomofo) uses special symbols and is primarily used in Taiwan. This tool converts to Pinyin.
You can type Pinyin on your phone or computer and select Chinese characters from the candidate bar. On mobile, add a Chinese keyboard in your settings. On Windows/Mac, add a Chinese input method. Or simply paste Chinese text from anywhere into this converter.