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py

/paɪ/

Meanings
noun
A phonetic script or romanization system for a language spoken in the People's Republic of China.

Examples :

"My Chinese textbook uses py to help me pronounce the characters correctly. "
language phonetics writing communication system linguistics

Related Words

Illustration characters

characters noun

/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

Illustration pronounce

pronounce verb

/pɹəˈnaʊns/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

Illustration multiplying

multiplying verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The bacteria are multiplying quickly in the warm milk. "

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration cigarettes

cigarettes noun

/ˌsɪɡəˈrɛts/ /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛtəs/

Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

"My grandfather used to keep a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. "

Illustration phonetic

phonetic noun

/fəˈnɛtɪk/

In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its pronunciation; contrasted with semantic (which is usually the radical).

"The phonetic in the Chinese character for "tree" helps you pronounce the word correctly. "

Illustration correctly

correctly adverb

/kəˈɹɛktli/

In a correct manner.

"The student answered the math problem correctly. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration measuring

measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Illustration previously

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

Illustration calculated

calculated verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

Illustration republic

republic noun

[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

"The United States is a republic; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy."