Zhuyin (Bopomofo) chart
All 37 Zhuyin symbols — the phonetic system used in Taiwan — with their Pinyin equivalents. Use it as a quick reference for learning or teaching Mandarin pronunciation.
Initials · 聲母 (21)
Medials · 介音 (3)
Finals · 韻母 (13)
How many Bopomofo (Zhuyin) symbols are there?
There are 37 symbols: 21 initials (consonants), 3 medials (glides), and 13 finals (vowels and endings).
Is Zhuyin the same as Pinyin?
No — Zhuyin uses 37 purpose-built symbols and is standard in Taiwan; Pinyin uses the Latin alphabet and is the mainland/international standard. Many learners use Zhuyin for pronunciation and can still type with the system Zhuyin keyboard.
How do I type these on iPhone?
Add the Zhuyin keyboard under Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard > Chinese (Traditional) — Zhuyin.
Learn them interactively
To learn the 37 symbols with native Taiwanese audio, stroke tracing, a tone game and syllable blending, see the Lumi Bopomofo guide — an ad-free, one-time-unlock app designed for the 4–7 first-learning window. Pinyin values are a guide; some sounds don't map exactly, so listen to native audio.
Learn all 37 symbols through games — Lumi Bopomofo (pay once) →