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BrandHow to pronounce “BYD”
比亚迪bǐ yà dí
Literally: the Chinese name is a transliteration; the letters stand for “Build Your Dreams”.
❌ What English speakers usually say
Spelling out B-Y-D and assuming that is the Chinese name too
✅ What to say instead
bee-yah-DEE in Chinese; the letters stay letters outside China
The shape of the word
Tap any syllable to hear it. The curve above each one is the tone you are aiming for.
Syllable by syllable
| Syllable | Tone | Practise it |
|---|---|---|
| 比 bǐ | Third tone — low dip | bi — open drill → |
| 亚 yà | Fourth tone — sharp fall | ya — open drill → |
| 迪 dí | Second tone — rising | di — open drill → |
Questions people ask
How do you pronounce BYD?
BYD is 比亚迪, bǐ yà dí — bee-yah-DEE in Chinese; the letters stay letters outside China. Literally it means the Chinese name is a transliteration; the letters stand for “Build Your Dreams”.
What is the most common mistake with BYD?
Spelling out B-Y-D and assuming that is the Chinese name too
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Can you actually say it?
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