Re: Bopomofo and pinyin

John Cowan wrote:

> John Fisher wrote:
>
> > Is bopomofo the same thing as Zhuyin Zimu (also called Zhuyin Fuhao)?
>
> Yes.  The name "bopomofo" comes from the first four characters, as
> in "alphabeta".
And knowing there is a script out there with the dignified name of
"Bopomofo" will, I am sure, provide me something cheerful to
contemplate in many a dull or dark hour.

Ed


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