The Chinese dictation and input methods that I used in OS 9 and maybe in early X seem to be in this group of extinct tools. It isn't the first time Apple has removed something I found useful (.mac, iWeb, hypercard, etc). I used to have this input method that I found useful and now it seems to be gone. It isn't locked into just hitting the exact keys to get the character. The method I once had used fuzzy logic to figure out which pronunciation I was looking for as I typed a variety of characters that might be in one of the other romanization systems. But I am also used to the QWERTY keyboard.
The Q and Z in Pinyin still aren't natural to me. One is that I'm more comfortable with the Zhuyin characters for pronunciation.
There are two reasons I'm trying to do this. Now, using the Zhuyin-Eten input method, I have to type ge0space to get 江Īlternately, using the Zhuyin input method, I have to type ru space to get 江 I can't find the settings to do that any more. In the past I used a traditional Chinese input method (I think ETEN something) that had an option that used a regular US keyboard layout and would adjust the Chinese phonetic symbols as I type. It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. It’s also wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges. I live in Taiwan but type English with a US keyboard. Magic Keyboard delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience.
