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Chinese Voice Typing – Speech to Text
To type Chinese by voice, press the microphone in the text box, allow microphone access and speak Chinese clearly. Your words appear as Chinese text while you talk; press the microphone again to stop. Then copy, download or translate the text – free, in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, with no app to install.
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Practise Chinese typingHow to use Chinese voice typing
- Open this page in Chrome or Edge on a computer or Android phone. Other browsers may not offer speech recognition for Chinese.
- Press the microphone in the bottom corner of the text box and allow the browser to use your microphone.
- Speak Chinese naturally, in short sentences, close to the microphone in a quiet room. Your words are written as you talk.
- Press the microphone again to stop, correct any word with the keyboard, then copy, download, share or translate your text.
Tips for better Chinese speech to text
- Use a headset or the phone's microphone held close – background noise causes most mistakes.
- Pause briefly between sentences; long pauses may stop the recording.
- Names and rare words may be written differently – fix them with the on-screen Pinyin keyboard.
- Check punctuation at the end: speech recognition does not always add full stops.
Where does my voice go?
Voice typing uses the speech recognition built into your browser. In Google Chrome the audio is processed by Google, in Microsoft Edge by Microsoft. All Keyboards never receives or stores your voice – see the Privacy Policy.
Chinese Voice Typing – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chinese voice typing free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no time limit.
Which browsers support Chinese voice typing?
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on computers and Android phones. Safari and Firefox may not recognise Chinese speech.
Why does the microphone not work?
Allow microphone access when the browser asks (or in the site settings next to the address bar), check that no other app is using the microphone, and make sure you are online.
Does voice typing work offline?
No. Speech recognition is done by your browser's online service, so you need an internet connection.
Can I translate what I said?
Yes. Press Translate in the toolbar to open your Chinese text in the translator.
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