Google has a great INPUT METHOD –> Google PinYin Input Method(谷歌 拼音输入法) for all Chinese users.

Google PinYin Input Method

It is a free download for Windows users. Although Windows XP and Vista have built-in Chinese input method from Microsoft, Google PinYin Input Method has some unique features:

• Smart sentence building – Google PinYin Input Method builds sentences for you, reduce the time to choose the correct words.
• Popular words – Powered by Google database, Google PinYin Input Method automatically updates the latest buzz words in Internet.
• Sync – You can sync your input habit and personalized words with Google account and apply it on other computer.
• One-click search – It is Google. You can search any word directly from the Google PinYin Input Method toolbar
• English input – Google PinYin Input Method gives English words suggestion when you type english characters. No need to switch input method.

HowTo Activate Google Input

1. Skip step 6,7 and 8 in How to add Chinese Language Bar in Windows XP
2. Download and install Download Google Pinyin Input Method
3. No need to restart, you can use it immediately by pressing CTRL + SPACE together

Have fun with Google Input !!