Name: Anonymous 2009-01-02 12:43
Hey, my fellow 汉语 learners! This question goes out mostly to the Simplified learners, since I think we use pinyin input more than those on the other side of the strait. I was wondering what pinyin input software you used? Until recently, I didn't even know there was an alternative the Microsoft one, but I downloaded 搜狗拼音输入法 (Sogou Pinyin) on a whim, and I find it to be faster, more accurate, and better looking (loli loev customizable skins) than the default MS one. I also tried the Google one, but I've heard that it was just stolen from Sogou, and I prefer to use the original rather than pilfered software -frankly I was surprised Google stooped so low.
Both of them are free, but the installation instructions are in Chinese. It's pretty easy to figure out, even though I could barely recognize most of the characters as I'm still illiterate. Just spam the Next -> button.
Both of them are free, but the installation instructions are in Chinese. It's pretty easy to figure out, even though I could barely recognize most of the characters as I'm still illiterate. Just spam the Next -> button.