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Pinyin Tianzige

Each cell pairs a four-line Pinyin stave above a Tianzige square. Type Chinese characters and tone-marked Pinyin appears automatically, vertically aligned with the character below.

Typical uses

Year-one Pinyin and character practice in one sheet
Read-the-Pinyin / write-the-character drills
Pinyin handouts for Chinese-as-a-second-language classes

How to use

1
Pick the template
Open the generator — this template is preselected
2
Adjust settings
Set page size, margins and the template's own options
3
Live preview
The preview refreshes instantly so you can confirm the layout
4
Print or download
Print directly, or export PDF / PNG / SVG

Which export format?

📄 PDF

Best for printing. Page dimensions are locked in millimetres and stay sharp at any zoom

🖼 PNG

For documents and web sharing. High-resolution 300 DPI bitmap

✏️ SVG

Lossless vector, editable in Illustrator or Inkscape

🖨 Print directly

Fastest when you need it now — set scaling to 100%

FAQ

Is the Pinyin generated automatically? Does it include tone marks?

Yes. Pinyin with tone marks (mā / má / mǎ / mà) is generated automatically and vertically aligned with the character. Non-Chinese characters are skipped, and polyphonic characters use their most common reading.

Can I hide the tracing and keep only Pinyin?

Yes. Set "Tracing style" to "No tracing (Pinyin only)" and each cell keeps just the Pinyin line and an empty square — ideal for dictation and revision.

Why are the printed dimensions wrong?

If your print dialogue has "Fit to page" enabled or scaling below 100%, the whole grid is scaled down. Set scaling to 100% / "Actual size", and tick the calibration ruler in the generator, then measure the 5 cm mark with a ruler. PDF dimensions are locked in the file, so they are the safest option.

Should I choose PDF, PNG or SVG?

Use PDF for printing and millimetre accuracy, PNG for documents and web sharing, and SVG for vector editing. Templates with Chinese tracing characters are exported as high-resolution raster PDFs so the glyphs stay intact; for vector-quality tracing, use "Print → Save as PDF".

Can I change the page size, colours and line weight?

Yes. The common settings cover page size (A4 / A5 / B5 / 16K / Letter / custom), orientation, margins, binding margin, background colour, page numbers, watermark and logo. Pinyin Tianzige also has its own options in the "Template settings" panel.

Does anything I type or upload get sent to a server?

No. Generation, preview and export all happen inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.