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Matches come from the HSK 1–6 vocabulary. Many characters share one pinyin, so choose by meaning; tone numbers narrow the list.
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Pinyin to chinese characters, with meanings
Type pinyin such as ni hao, nǐ hǎo or ni3 hao3 and the tool lists matching Chinese words. Each result shows the characters, the pinyin with tones, an English meaning and the HSK level, so you can pick the right word even when many characters share the same sound.
It also accepts joined pinyin like xuexi and splits it into syllables for you.
Pinyin to chinese character: how to choose the right one
Chinese has many homophones, so one pinyin can map to several characters. To choose a pinyin to chinese character match, add tone numbers, which narrow the list, and read the meaning. Click a character to open its page with stroke order, example words and audio.
Chinese pinyin to characters and to English
Use it as a chinese pinyin to characters lookup while reading or listening. If you also want chinese pinyin to english, the meanings are listed with each match. The lookup is built on the HSK 1–6 vocabulary used across this site, so it is best for learner words; rare or technical terms will not appear.
Hanyu pinyin input and chinese pinyin input
To type Chinese on a computer or phone you normally switch on a hanyu pinyin input method, which turns pinyin into characters as you type. If you need to set up a chinese pinyin input keyboard, the system settings of Windows, macOS, iOS and Android all include one. This page is for looking words up, and it is a quick way to practise the same skill. People also look for a hanyu to chinese converter; that is what this page does for words.
Frequently asked questions
Can it convert whole sentences?
It splits pinyin into HSK words and shows the most likely characters, but for long sentences a pinyin keyboard will be more accurate.
Why are there several results for one pinyin?
Many characters and words share the same sound. Use tone numbers and the meaning to choose.
Does it include words above HSK 6?
No. The list contains HSK 1–6 vocabulary, about 5,200 words.
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