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The Chinese word xuanzhi - 宣纸 - xuānzhǐ
(rice paper in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
xuānzhǐ
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English translation
rice paper
Chinese characters:
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宣纸 ( xuanzhi / xuānzhǐ ) in traditional characters
宣紙
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 宣纸 ( xuanzhi / xuānzhǐ ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Xie shufa yao yong xuanzhi.
Xiě shūfǎ yào yòng xuānzhǐ.– English translation: You need Xuan paper for calligraphy.
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to announce | paper
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