Tag Archives: chinese input
how to write numbers in Chinese
While many Chinese texts include numbers in the familiar Arabic format (1,2,3 etc.), there is also a Chinese way of writing numbers. This post covers how they are written. Continue reading →
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Should you learn writing Mandarin?
As computers are replacing the pen for word processing and even the Chinese themselves are forgetting how to write certain characters, should you invest your time in learning how to write Chinese characters? Continue reading →
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How to type Hanyu Pinyin
There are several methods to type neatly in Hanyu Pinyin. In this post I describe three different methods to get to a neat Hanyu Pinyin text with accents on your computer. Continue reading →
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How to send an SMS in Chinese characters
The Chinese are big fans of SMS. But how do you send an SMS in Chinese characters? Certainly a mobile phone doesn’t have enough buttons? Continue reading →
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