How to type Chinese using Pinyin

Select your operating system for a guide on how to enable Chinese text input.

• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• MacOS - El Capitan, Sierra, Mojave, OSX
• iPhone & iPad
• Android

How to type Chinese on Android

On Android, Pinyin Input Method Editors (IME) are installed through the Play Store.

A popular choice is the Google Pinyin IME.