Before jumping right into the input method, let us give you a quick introduction so you know what it is and where it came from.
Bopomofo (aka Zhuyin 注音) was introduced in China by the Republican Government in the 1910s and utilised alongside the Wade–Giles system, which used a modified Latin alphabet. In 1958 Bopomofo ceased to be used in mainland China, but it’s still actively used in Taiwan.
The key advantage of this system for foreigners is you type with tones, but the system does not enforce it.
Here are a few questions people often ask:
How long does it take to learn Bopomofo?
A couple of days should do, but you’ll need a few weeks to learn to type fast.
Does Bopomofo resemble Pinyin?
Kind of, but not really. Knowledge of Pinyin will be very helpful when learning Bopomofo though.
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