Chinese typing with Pinyin
Practice short Chinese sentences with optional Pinyin hints. Type Hanzi with your own input method and measure your speed and accuracy.
- Read the Pinyin above each character.
- Use your system input method to commit the matching Hanzi.
- Hide the hints and repeat when you feel ready.
Type each character in order, including punctuation. Mistakes pause your progress and stay underlined after correction.
Equivalent WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ active minutes. This is not Chinese word segmentation. Match punctuation and spaces; only committed characters are scored.How scoring works
Warm up your Chinese input methodUntimed · not saved
Switch to a Chinese input method on your computer, then try typing 今天一起练习 (or 今天一起練習). The input-method selector labels your results; it does not change your computer settings.
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From Pinyin spelling to Chinese characters
This practice uses original, short everyday sentences in Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Optional Pinyin appears above each Hanzi to help you find its spelling. The hint uses a dictionary reading; it does not change scoring, provide an on-screen keyboard, or require you to type tone marks. Your operating system still handles candidate selection.
Start with a 30-second test to check your setup, or choose one, two or five minutes for a longer session. The timer pauses when the passage loses focus and resumes only when you click back in. At the end, review your accuracy, CPM, equivalent WPM and a second-by-second speed chart. Compare like-for-like sessions to understand your own progress.
Before you practice
Does this work with Pinyin and Zhuyin?
Yes. Enable a Chinese input method on your device, then commit Chinese characters. The input-method menu only labels your results; it does not install or switch your keyboard.
Do I need to type punctuation?
Yes. Match every character in order, including Chinese commas, full stops and spaces. A Latin comma does not match a Chinese comma. Correct the character at the cursor to continue; corrected mistakes remain counted.
Why does the timer pause when I click away?
This is an active-time practice test. Losing focus covers the passage and pauses the countdown. Click the passage to resume. Time spent choosing candidates during an active test is still included.
How is Chinese WPM measured?
Equivalent WPM is correctly matched characters divided by five and by active minutes. CPM reports correct characters per minute directly. Punctuation is included. These scores are not Chinese word segmentation or an official proficiency score.
Can I practice without an account?
No sign-up is needed. You can save the latest 50 completed test summaries in this browser, export them, or turn saving off. Results do not sync between devices or transfer from a local preview to the public domain.