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Re: How to write in Chinese



On Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:04:43 -0300, Markos wrote:
> Please,
> 
> I am studying Chinese and I need to install fonts to type ideograms
> in Debian 9.
> 
> I use Brazilian Portuguese, but I don't want to reconfigure my
> computer to type only in Chinese.
> 
> Using LibreOffice or with a specific program to generate the
> ideograms only when needed.
> 
> Any tip?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Markos
> 

If Chinese cannot be displayed normally on your computer, you may need
a font. But with your description, you might just need an input
method?

For fonts, I recommend WenQuanYi(文泉驿), it is a very good open
source Chinese font. Just use the command to install it (actually, it is
a set of fonts with different styles, you can choose to install
according to your needs):

apt install fonts-wqy-microhei
apt install fonts-wqy-zenhei

If what you actually need is an input method, I think ibus may be a good
choice, you can configure Chinese input through its GUI.
I actually use the ibus-rime(a rime input method engine encapsulated
using the ibus framework), but it may require more manual configuration
and is not suitable for beginners of a language.

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