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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by NorthWestWind@lemmy.world to c/android@lemmy.world

I'm a Hongkonger and often need to type in Chinese. While I can use input methods like Cangjie or Quick, I much prefer handwriting to keep in mind how to write the characters in a digital age.

So far, I have only seen open source keyboards without handwriting support. Does any of them exist?

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[-] draughtcyclist@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

I haven't seen anything that meets your requirements.

Is there a chance that you could find an open source keyboard and a translation layer, like a software or an input card? I know it's not ideal, but worth investigating.

[-] SquiffSquiff@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago
[-] NorthWestWind@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I'm using GBoard already, but I want to move to an open source one

[-] SquigglyEmpire@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Unfortunately I haven't run across any either :/ Handwriting detection for even a single language/script can be very complicated to implement so I understand why it's rare in open-source keyboard options, but I'll keep an eye out just in case I find one.

this post was submitted on 07 Jun 2024
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