Use the search bar below to look up terms in English or Chinese, or select the checkbox to search using penyim. Penyim is derived from Mandarin pinyin, and refers to Taishanese romanization (i.e., writing a non-Latin language using Latin characters).
If this is new to you, start by reading our guide to Hoisan Sauce Romanization (HSR) or by watching a video on Wu's Phonetic System (WPS). Optionally, take a look at our comparison chart to understand the differences between the 5 romanization systems used on this site.