This keyboard is designed for people who want to type in Cantonese. The keyboard layout is very similar to the English keyboard, except for a few extra characters that are specific to Cantonese.
Features of Cantonese keyboard for PC
the Candidate settings.
1. Cantonese keyboard with 16 keyboard layouts.
2. Provides interface for the entering of traditional and simplified Chinese characters on Android devices.
3. Uses Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation convention.
4. English-Chinese dictionary look up.
5. Learning related words.
6. Associated phrases.
7. English suggestion with correction.
8. Hard keys support.
9. Integrated English-Chinese dictionary lookup.
10. Phrase lookup.
System Requirements
| App Name | Cantonese keyboard |
| Developer | Miles Leung |
| Latest Version | 0.13.2 |
| android Version | 1.5 |
| Category | Tools |
| Package name | com.milesleung.android.softKeyboard.cantoneseKeyboard |
| Download | 210749+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Updated on | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Get it On | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.milesleung.android.softKeyboard.cantoneseKeyboard |
How To Use Cantonese keyboard on a PC
Follow the simple instructions below to easily install and download Cantonese keyboard on your PC:
- Download the Bluestacks Android emulator from the link above
- After the download is complete, launch the .exe file to start the setup
- Follow the on-screen instructions to successfully install Bluestacks
- After installation, launch Bluestacks on your computer
- You will be asked to sign in; use your Gmail ID to log in to Bluestacks
- Now, look for the search bar and in the dialog box, type Cantonese keyboard and press Enter
- Select the most appropriate app from the search results and then click on it to expand
- Click on the Install button to begin the installation process
- Wait for the installation to complete
- Now launch the application within the emulator and enjoy
Cantonese keyboard App Overview and Details
There are a few different keyboard layouts for Cantonese, but the most common is the Jyutping layout. The layout is based on the pronunciation of Cantonese words, and it includes both traditional and simplified characters. The keyboard also includes special characters for Hong Kong Cantonese.
Whats New In this Name?
Ver 0.13.2:
1. Improve the touch sensitivity of candidates selection bar.
Ver 0.13.1:
1. New option for auto removing space between English and Chinese word.
2. New option for auto inserting space between Chinese and English word.
3. Fix the jumping candidate selection bar for tablets.
4. Minor bug fixes.
Ver 0.13.0:
1. Phrase lookup.
2. Better Associated phrases suggestion.
3. English auto completion with correction.
4. Various bug fixes.
Conclusion
Although the Cantonese keyboard application has been met with mixed reviews, it is still a widely used application. Its popularity is due, in part, to the fact that it is one of the few keyboard applications that allow users to type in Cantonese. Despite its flaws, the Cantonese keyboard application has become an essential tool for Cantonese speakers.
