How to pronounce the name of the ruler of the PRC

Language Log 2025-10-16

Summary:

Xi Jinping. There are countless online suggestions for how to pronounce the name of the Great Helmsman.  Most of them are well intended, but I fear that so far they have failed.  People who are well informed about Chinese affairs still murder the Paramount Leader's name.  So as not to muddy the waters, I will […]

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

10/16/2025, 08:01

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10/16/2025, 08:01