GB/T 38207-2019

Active

Generic terms of geographical names in China— Chinese phonetic alphabet spelling rules

中国地理实体通名 汉语拼音字母拼写规则

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
01.140.10
CCS
A14
Status
Active
Issue Date
2019-10-18
Implementation
2019-10-18
Centralized Committee
民政部
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies the rules for spelling generic terms of geographical names in China using the Chinese phonetic alphabet (Hanyu Pinyin). It is applied in cartography, signage, official documents, and databases to ensure consistent romanization of place-name components like "mountain," "river," or "province." The standard is used by government agencies, map publishers, and information systems for domestic and international geographic referencing.

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