Zhongzhou Yun input method engine is an open-source Chinese input method written by Fo Zhen. Currently, the project website and source code are hosted on GitHub. Based on the same core architecture, this input method is divided into three official distributions: Zhongzhou Yun for Linux, XiaoLuanHao for Windows, and ShuXuGuan for macOS.--- Wikipedia
My Opinion#
Initial#
I am a user of the Wubi input method and I came across the Zhongzhou Yun input method engine around 2016. At that time, I was using the XiaoLuanHao distribution for Windows. Compared to the Sogou input method, this input method did not have a settings interface. Users had to customize their own input method by modifying the YAML configuration files in the user folder or program folder. It was definitely a breath of fresh air at that time. However, like most people, I gave up on it because I couldn't find the configuration files for various functions. Over the years, I have used it on and off, but I always felt like I couldn't grasp it.
Turning Point#
It wasn't until recently that I came across a blog post titled "Rime Squirrel ShuXuGuan Input Method Configuration Guide" that I truly understood the RIME input method after reading it. The author's diagram completely solved the problem of not being able to find various configuration file directories. I sincerely recommend anyone who wants to use the RIME input method to carefully read this blog post. You will definitely gain a lot from it.
- Excited and ready to install and use it again
From Beginner to Expert#
macOS Installation#
Install ShuXuGuan for macOS, and XiaoLuanHao for Windows
If you only use Pinyin and Wubi, you can use the lazy package in the blog post configuration to overwrite your own configuration, no need to tinker with it.
Wubi Pinyin Mixed Input#
If you are a user of Wubi Pinyin mixed input, you can use my configuration file to overwrite and use it, modify as follows:
📝default.custom.yaml👇
* Set Wubi Pinyin mixed input as the default scheme
* Candidate word count: 10
📝pinyin_simp.schema.yaml👇
* Enable fuzzy sound correction (a blessing for southerners)
📝squirrel.custom.yaml👇
* Change the layout of the candidate characters to vertical
* Set the font to "XiaWu WenKai"
* Set the candidate character size to 28 (more suitable for 4K screens)
* Integrated with multiple skins (highly recommended: WeChat keyboard skin in "light and dark" colors)
📝installation.yaml👇
* Sync to iCloud (RimeSync folder)
📝wubi86_jidian_pinyin.schema.yaml👇
* Four-code input. When there is only one unique four-code, it is automatically input (affects Pinyin composition)
- To sync with iCloud, open installation.yaml and change the second-to-last line "geek" to your Mac administrator name "/Users/geek/Library/Mobi......"
- Download XiaWu WenKai font from https://github.com/lxgw/LxgwWenKai
Skin Effects#
First choice: "WeChat keyboard skin", isn't it great?
Other skin options (using the author's images)
Recommended Lexicon Management Tool#
A tool for managing #Rime #Wubi lexicons, allowing you to add, delete, batch import external entries, and generate Wubi codes for specific versions in bulk. Supports multiple platforms: macOS, Windows, Ubuntu.
Wubi Code Table Assistant for Rime
As you can see, there are 65,116 entries in the Pinyin lexicon and 89,271 entries in the Wubi lexicon. Isn't that enough? With this lexicon tool, you can create your own lexicon.
- Isn't this better than WeChat input method? By the way, for your privacy, I really don't recommend installing the WeChat input method for users in China.
iPhone Installation#
| Project | Link |
|---|---|
Hamster Input Method | https://github.com/imfuxiao/Hamster |
| App Store | https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/%E4%BB%93%E8%BE%93%E5%85%A5%E6%B3%95/id6446617683?itsct=apps_box_badge&itscg=30200 |
Hamster Input Method has been well-developed after several iterations and is recommended for use.
iPhone Pinyin Scheme#
Only recommend WuSong Pinyin. Download and unzip it, then rename it as Rime.
Input Scheme Upload#
Open the webpage, delete the original Rime scheme, and upload the WuSong Pinyin package. Remember to name the folder as Rime.
Select WuSong Pinyin and redeploy it.
Remember not to open the color scheme. Trust me, use the default theme, it's fast and simple!
- For fuzzy sound correction, modify the
rime_ice.schema.yamlfile
Conclusion#
This article is suitable for those who can type Wubi but forget some radicals and need Pinyin assistance. I hope this article can be helpful to you (yes, I'm talking about myself!).