What is this?
Qingjian is a pinyin input method (IME) written in Rust for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Next to each candidate word it shows a translation in a language you're learning (English, Japanese, or Spanish), so language learning happens passively while you type normally.
Qingjian is a pinyin input method (IME) written in Rust for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Next to each candidate word it shows a translation in a language you're learning (English, Japanese, or Spanish), so language learning happens passively while you type normally.How do I get it running?Download the macOS or Windows build and follow the install docs; on Linux there's a Fcitx5 version that uses the system's default candidate panel, though you currently have to start its backend service manually. After installing, select Qingjian as your input method and pick the language you want to learn under Settings > General.
Download the macOS or Windows build and follow the install docs; on Linux there's a Fcitx5 version that uses the system's default candidate panel, though you currently have to start its backend service manually. After installing, select Qingjian as your input method and pick the language you want to learn under Settings > General.Do I need Fcitx5 on Linux?Yes — on Linux, Qingjian ships as a Fcitx5 module that plugs into Fcitx5's own candidate panel rather than running as a standalone app.
Yes — on Linux, Qingjian ships as a Fcitx5 module that plugs into Fcitx5's own candidate panel rather than running as a standalone app.Is the macOS or Windows version ready for everyday use?Both are still labeled as being in testing, so expect occasional rough edges before a stable release.
Both are still labeled as being in testing, so expect occasional rough edges before a stable release.Which languages can I learn through the candidates?You can show translations for English, Japanese, or Spanish next to each candidate word, or turn the translation display off entirely.
You can show translations for English, Japanese, or Spanish next to each candidate word, or turn the translation display off entirely.What input styles does it support besides plain pinyin?Qingjian supports full-sentence input, abbreviated (jianpin) input, spelling auto-correction, Shuangpin, and Wubi, with a local sentence model that reorders candidates after you pause typing.
Qingjian supports full-sentence input, abbreviated (jianpin) input, spelling auto-correction, Shuangpin, and Wubi, with a local sentence model that reorders candidates after you pause typing.Does it track how much I type?A built-in Statistics page shows your typing volume for today, the last 7 days, and all-time totals, plus a log of vocabulary you've encountered in your target language.
A built-in Statistics page shows your typing volume for today, the last 7 days, and all-time totals, plus a log of vocabulary you've encountered in your target language.Does the translation ever get in the way of typing?No — the translation is only auxiliary information shown beside the candidate and never overrides or replaces the text you're actually typing.
No — the translation is only auxiliary information shown beside the candidate and never overrides or replaces the text you're actually typing.What are similar projects?msime-windows, zcfsrf, Meltype, WindInput, rime-ice, xsime, oc-english, imewlconverter
msime-windows, zcfsrf, Meltype, WindInput, rime-ice, xsime, oc-english, imewlconverterWhich topics is it in?ime, input-method, english-learning, language-learning, japanese, keyboard, language-model, chinese-language, translation, offline, local-first, gplv3
ime, input-method, english-learning, language-learning, japanese, keyboard, language-model, chinese-language, translation, offline, local-first, gplv3