Intangible Prim Media 3004 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bopomofo (ㄅㄆㄇㄈ) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102025 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource ypc1@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1260 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,25.042682963967337, 121.51917119629742; Description An account of the resource Bopomofo (ㄅㄆㄇㄈ), also called Zhuyin Fuhao, is an intangible cultural heritage of Taiwan. It is a phonetic transcription system used exclusively in Taiwan to represent Mandarin pronunciation. Originating in the late Qing Dynasty, it was created to make Mandarin more approachable for learners and improve literacy rates. Unlike Pinyin, which uses the Latin alphabet, Bopomofo was designed as a completely independent script, aligning with the traditional vertical writing format of Chinese. It was added to the Unicode block in 1991, a crucial step in digital preservation. Today, it remains widely used in Taiwan—not only for typing and education but also as a symbol of cultural identity, appearing in signage, songs, merchandise, and business branding. Some experts argue that Bopomofo is a more efficient system for learning Mandarin because it aligns better with Chinese character structure. Digital interpretation, such as interactive language-learning apps and online courses using Bopomofo, can further engage both native speakers and learners. These advancements align with SDG4 (Quality Education) by making language learning more accessible and SDG11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities) by supporting the cultural sustainability of Taiwan’s linguistic heritage. Type The nature or genre of the resource Intangible Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 17/03/2025 Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Subject The topic of the resource Intangible Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT