Why Native Cantonese Speakers
Should Learn Pingyam

Pingyam is not just a learning tool for learners of Chinese as a second language.  It can also be a valuable tool for native speakers.  There are many uses for it, even if one is a native Cantonese speaker.  A few benefits include:

• Many Cantonese dictionaries made in Hong Kong use Pingyam to give pronunciations of characters.
• Pingyam is important for teaching foreigners Cantonese.  As a career or to help an acquaintance, it's a valuable skill.
• Pingyam is offered as an input method in some Chinese computer software.
• Learning Pingyam helps develop critical phonological skills that can be useful in learning other languages.