libpinyin
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Description:
Library to deal with pinyin
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: pinyin chinese input-method library c++
Install: brew install libpinyin
About:
Libpinyin is a high-performance C/C++ library designed to manage and process pinyin data for Chinese input method editors. It provides robust support for pinyin parsing, word segmentation, and intelligent sentence formation, serving as a foundational component for input method development. Its main value proposition is offering a lightweight, efficient, and open-source backend for developers building Chinese language support into applications.
Key Features:
  • High-performance C/C++ library
  • Supports pinyin parsing and word segmentation
  • Intelligent sentence formation algorithms
  • Open-source and extensible
Use Cases:
  • Developing Chinese input method editors (IMEs)
  • Integrating Chinese text processing into applications
  • Building pinyin-based search functionality
Alternatives:
  • ibus-libpinyin – Higher-level input method framework that uses libpinyin as its backend engine.
  • fcitx5-pinyin – Alternative input method engine with similar pinyin processing capabilities.
Version History
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