Chinese Typing Practice & Speed Tools

10FastFingers is a free typing practice website with speed tests and practice modes in Chinese and many other languages. It measures your typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and tracks accuracy, with options for custom text and competitive typing challenges. It’s a simple way to practice Chinese typing, test your speed and track your improvement over time.

In this video, Grace demonstrates how to type in Chinese on both computers and smartphones using two input methods: Pinyin (漢語拼音輸入法) and Zhuyin (注音輸入法). She explains the steps for typing Chinese characters by entering their sounds and selecting the correct characters from the suggestions. Grace also shares tips for increasing typing speed, such as using initial sounds for common words, and shows how to type special characters like "ü" using "v."

Pinyin Typing Practice is an iPhone and iPad app designed to improve both Pinyin proficiency and Chinese typing speed. Practice with thousands of high-frequency words through games and progressive training modes while tracking your speed and accuracy. The app supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese, external keyboards and customizable practice. It’s free to download, with additional features available through in-app purchases.

Try Double Pinyin is a training app for learning Shuangpin (双拼), an alternative to full Pinyin input that reduces the number of keystrokes needed to type Chinese. Structured practice progresses from keyboard layouts and individual syllables to words, longer passages and speed tests, helping users build both accuracy and typing speed. The app supports several popular Shuangpin layouts, including Xiaohe, Natural Code, Microsoft and Sogou, and is a useful option for experienced Pinyin typists interested in learning a potentially faster input method.

Available for iPhone & iPad, Mac and Android.

TypeChinese is a free browser-based tool for practicing Chinese typing with vocabulary, sentences, conversations and longer passages. Choose Simplified or Traditional Chinese and practice with optional Pinyin, Zhuyin or Cangjie hints while the site tracks your typing speed, accuracy and mistakes. Practice material includes HSK vocabulary, common characters, stories, news and other real-world Chinese content.

Zhiyan (纸砚) is a free, browser-based tool for learning and practicing Shuangpin (双拼), a faster alternative to typing with full Pinyin. Practice initials, finals and longer sentences while gradually memorizing the keyboard layout, or choose from several Shuangpin systems and even create a custom layout. The site also includes progress tracking and lets you add your own text for typing practice. It’s a useful option for Pinyin typists who want to experiment with Shuangpin without installing an app.