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2. Switch Chinese input method
Chinese Input Method
Chinese Input MethodInput Method InstallationUsing the Input MethodSwitching Input MethodsShortcut Key SwitchingManual Switching
If you are using the factory image we provided, manual installation and configuration are not required.
This tutorial demonstrates installing Chinese input method on Raspberry Pi 5.
Input Method Installation
Update software sources
sudo apt-get update
Install Fcitx framework and Google Pinyin input method
xxxxxxxxxxsudo apt-get install -y fcitx fcitx-googlepinyin
Restart the system after installation!

Using the Input Method
Select Fcitx Configuration to add Google Pinyin input method


Uncheck the Only Show Current Language option, then select Google PinYin from the input method list, and finally click OK to close this window.

Switching Input Methods
If shortcut key switching fails, you can manually switch the input method.
Shortcut Key Switching
Use Ctrl + Space to switch input methods!

Manual Switching
If shortcut keys cannot switch, you can manually switch by clicking the keyboard option!
