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CHI110: First Year Chinese: Chinese on Computers

Fall 2017, Y. Chen, J. Moyer, L. Yu

Input Method Options

Are you confused about all the choices you have for Input Method Editors? Don't understand the difference between Zhuyin and Pinyin or Wubi and Cangjie?

How to Read and Type Chinese Characters on Your Computer

Chinese IME

Google Chinese IME
If you don't like the Microsoft Pinyin IME, try this one from Google.
Chinese IME
If you find yourself on a computer without the Chinese IME and you aren't allowed to download one, here is an online alternative.

Setting up Your Mac

Chinese on Your Computer

Getting started:

How to Type Chinese on a Mac
Good information about how to set up your Mac (including many different OS versions), choose appropriate fonts, and type in Chinese.
On-line Chinese Tools
calendar conversion, characters, Chinese names...
Firefox Add-ons for Chinese
Look for add-ons such as online dictionaries, tools to convert simplified to traditional characters, pinyin marker.

Last Updated: Aug 17, 2023 3:21 PM
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Subjects: East Asian Languages & Cultures

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