Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping

Overview

• Speak through your fingertips.

• The Jyutping Keyboard bridges the gap between spoken Cantonese and digital communication, turning every Keystroke into an opportunity to master the language.

• Designed to flow as naturally as your voice, this keyboard makes typing fast, accurate, and deeply intuitive.

• Discover a typing experience that honors your language, protects your privacy, and empowers your learning journey.

Natural and Adaptive Typing

• Type exactly as you speak using standard or abbreviated Jyutping.

• Perfect your accent with optional tone input and real-time pronunciation guides displayed directly above word suggestions.

• Transition smoothly between Traditional Chinese (supporting Hong Kong and Taiwan standards) and Simplified characters.

• Switch effortlessly between Cantonese and common English vocabulary.

• Personalize your experience with QWERTY, triple-spell, or 9-key layouts, complete with adjustable keyboard heights and haptic feedback.

Smart Reverse Lookup

• Find the right characters instantly using Mandarin Pinyin, Cangjie, Quick, Stroke input, or character decomposition.

• Use simple letter prefixes to trigger instant reverse-searches when you are unsure of the spelling.

• Access built-in dictionaries and detailed explanations to clarify character meanings on the fly.

An All-in-One Learning Hub

• Explore comprehensive reference tables for Jyutping initials, finals, and tones.

• Study a rich library of everyday Cantonese phrases, expressions, and correct pronunciations.

• Translate written characters to phonetic Jyutping or use the text-to-speech engine to hear the correct pronunciation instantly.

Uncompromising Privacy and Freedom

• Enjoy a distraction-free experience with zero ads and 100% offline functionality.

• Protect your personal information with a strict zero-data-collection policy.

• Benefit from a fully open-source project built transparently by the community, for the community.

Unlock the natural flow of Cantonese today

• Explore the project on GitHub: https://github.com/yuetyam/jyutping-android

• Visit our official website to learn more: https://jyutping.app

FAQ

Q: Do I need to type the full Jyutping spelling for every character, or is there a faster method?

A: You have the flexibility to choose between using standard, full Jyutping or a much faster abbreviated version. The keyboard is designed to understand your intent even with shortened inputs, allowing you to maintain a quick typing pace without sacrificing accuracy. This adaptive style makes it perfect for both beginners who are learning the sounds and advanced users who want to communicate quickly.

Q: How does the keyboard help me master the specific tones used in Cantonese?

A: Perfecting your accent is made much easier with our optional tone input feature and real-time pronunciation guides. As you type, the keyboard displays pronunciation hints directly above your word suggestions, helping you visualize the tones as you go. This constant feedback loop turns your daily typing habits into an ongoing learning journey for mastering Cantonese phonetics.

Q: Can I easily switch between Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters depending on who I am messaging?

A: The keyboard allows for a very smooth transition between different character sets to suit your needs. It fully supports Traditional Chinese, including specific standards for Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as Simplified characters. This ensures you can communicate effectively with Cantonese speakers regardless of their preferred writing system.

Version History

v0.63.1——19 Aug 2026

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

*0.63.1

What's new:

改進輸入法性能以及流暢度。

改進用拆字輸入反查粵拼功能。

新增長按某個候選詞顯示詳情嘅功能。

改進主應用嘅粵拼韻母表。

*0.63.0

改進輸入法性能以及流暢度。

改進用拆字輸入反查粵拼功能。

新增長按某個候選詞顯示詳情嘅功能。

改進主應用嘅粵拼韻母表。

*0.62.0

改進鍵盤頂部工具欄樣式設計。

改進鍵盤設置䈎面樣式設計。

新增鍵盤初始輸入模式設置，可選擇粵拼、ABC、以及最近。

改進輸入法引擎，打字更順暢。