PHApplication Overview
Chaozhuyin is a Bopomofo (Chinese phonetic symbol) Input Method Editor (IME).Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
| Minimum OS | Android 4+ (8.0+ recommended) |
| Architecture | arm7, arm64 |
| Size | 63.4 MB |
| SHA-256 | 4d036f5d3094755804e173febd70d4b40f4be7a13d4cfa038f554dab5304ad5a |
Core Features
- Input Logic: Phonetic shorthand (first symbol of each word) with optional partial input for candidate filtering.
- Customization: Adjustable keyboard/font size, multiple skins, and color schemes.
- Input Methods: Integrated swiping keyboard, English input support, and voice recognition.
- Prediction/Correction: Proximity correction, smart proximity correction, and phrase guessing functionality.
- Utilities: Eten keyboard layout, directional arrow keys, contact name import, and Simplified Chinese output.
- Management: User phrase removal, backup/restore support, and system phrase database migration to/from SD card.
- Compatibility: Support for mobile/tablet devices and hard keyboard inputs.
Version 3.5.0 Changelog
- User Shortcuts: Implemented custom phrase selection.
- OpenAI Whisper: Added speech recognition with support for AI refinement via personal API Key.
- UI: Added "Grayscale" mode for custom keyboard themes.
- Lexicon Migration: Backup format migrated from
.czyto SQLite (user_words_phrases.db); legacy format restoration remains supported.
Licensing Information
The application operates on a 28-day trial model. Features restricted after the trial period include:- Swiping keyboard, fan-shaped selector, and candidate dropdown.
- Word/phrase guessing and smart proximity correction.
- English input method and voice recognition button.
- Directional arrow keys.
- Contact name importing and user phrase management.
- Backup/restore and database migration functionality.
Premium Version Details
- Version: 3.5.1 (Build 26030701)
- Status: Premium (unlocked features)