Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1216675_1 (pinyin VARCHAR, translation VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the pinyin for explaining beasts?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT pinyin FROM table_1216675_1 WHERE translation = "Explaining Beasts"