Jyutping - Cantonese Keyboard APK

Jyutping – The Smart Cantonese Keyboard

Overview

• The Jyutping Keyboard offers a fast, accurate, and intuitive way to type in Cantonese using the official LSHK Jyutping romanization system.

• It’s designed for both fluent speakers and learners, making typing feel smooth, efficient, and natural.

• As you use Jyutping, every keystroke strengthens your understanding of Cantonese pronunciation.

• The more you type, the more confident and fluent you become.

• This keyboard works immediately after installation — no complex setup required.

• It’s completely free, open source, ad-free, and functions entirely offline, ensuring your privacy is always protected.

Input and Typing Features

• Standard Jyutping Input – Type words directly using Jyutping (e.g., neihou → 你好).

• Abbreviated Input – Use initials for faster typing (e.g., nh / nhou / neih → 你好).

• Tone Input Support – Enter exact tones to improve pronunciation accuracy and learning.

• Jyutping Annotations – Candidate suggestions include Jyutping hints for easy learning and correction.

• Traditional & Simplified Chinese Support – Switch between scripts freely. Traditional characters follow both Hong Kong and Taiwan standards.

• Reverse Lookup Options:

+ Mandarin Pinyin – Prefix with “r” (e.g., rlin → 林).

+ Cangjie or Quick (Sucheng) – Prefix with “v” (e.g., vdd → 林).

+ Stroke Input – Prefix with “x” (e.g., xwsad → 木).

+ Character Component Lookup – Prefix with “q” and input Jyutping for two components (e.g., qmukmuk → 林).

• Word-to-Emoji Suggestions – Type Cantonese words that correspond to certain emojis (e.g., typing daai cung (大蟲) brings up the tiger emoji).

• Editing Tools – Quick access to copy, cut, paste, and move the cursor forward or backward.

• Sound & Haptic Feedback – Customizable feedback settings for a personalized typing experience.

Main App Features

• Comprehensive User Guide – Clear instructions for every keyboard function.

• Jyutping Romanization Tables – Reference charts for tones and syllables.

• Common Words & Expressions – A handy list of frequently used Cantonese phrases.

• Pronunciation Practice – Hear accurate examples of common words.

• Cantonese Dictionary & Search – Look up pronunciation or meanings instantly.

• Text-to-Jyutping Converter – Easily convert written text into Jyutping.

• Cantonese Text-to-Speech – Listen to natural-sounding Cantonese pronunciation.

Privacy & Open Source

• No Data Collection: Your typing and personal information stay on your device.

• Fully Open Source: Explore, review, or contribute to the project on GitHub.

+ https://github.com/yuetyam/jyutping-android

• Learn More: Visit the official website for documentation and updates —

+ https://jyutping.app

FAQ

Q: Who can benefit from using the Jyutping Keyboard?

A: It’s designed for both fluent speakers and learners of Cantonese. Native speakers get a fast, convenient typing experience, while learners can improve pronunciation and reading ability since every keystroke helps reinforce tone and sound recognition.

Q: Is it hard to set up or install?

A: Not at all! The keyboard works right after you install it. There’s no complicated setup, no extra configuration, and you can start typing immediately.

Q: Does the keyboard support both Traditional and Simplified Chinese?

A: Yes, it does. You can freely switch between Traditional and Simplified characters. For Traditional Chinese, the keyboard follows both Hong Kong and Taiwan standards, so you can choose whichever suits your needs.

Version History

v0.45.0——28 Oct 2025

Easy-to-use Cantonese input method with pronunciation lookup and dictionary. Download the latest version of Jyutping - Cantonese Keyboard to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*0.45.0

• Symbol keyboard: long-press the input key to select more symbols.

• Triple-stroke keyboard: long-press the input key to select letters r, v, x, and q.

• Main app: slightly improved the pronunciation search feature.

*0.44.0

• Added a new setting to adjust the height of the keyboard input keys.

• Introduced an initial version of the triple-stroke keyboard layout.

• Added definitions for some words in the pronunciation lookup feature.

*0.43.0

• The main app now supports Cantonese text-to-speech (TTS).

• Improved the pronunciation lookup feature in the main app.

• Enhanced keyboard theme colors with a translucent effect.

• Improved reverse lookup of Jyutping using Mandarin Pinyin and Stroke input.