1. The first step to install the input method is to install the Language Pack. Choose system settings --> language support --> install/remove languages to select Chinese.
2. Step 2: Install the ibus framework and enter the following command on the terminal:
Sudo apt-Get install ibus-clutter ibus-GTK ibus-gtk3 ibus-qt4
Start the ibus framework and enter:
Im-switch-s ibus
After the ibus framework is installed, log out of the system and make sure the changes take effect immediately.
3. Step 3: Install the pinyin Engine
There are several common options:
Ibus pinyin: sudo apt-Get install ibus-pinyin
Five ibus: sudo apt-Get install ibus-table-wubi
Google PinYin Input Method: sudo apt-Get install ibus-googlepinyin
Sun PinYin Input Method: sudo apt-Get install ibus-sunpinyin
Step 4: Set the ibus framework www.2cto.com
Ibus-Setup
In this case, the ibus preference setting is enabled. On the input method tab, select your preferred input method and configure your favorite shortcut keys.
4. Step 4: Set the ibus framework
Enter ibus-setup on the terminal
In this case, the ibus preference setting is enabled. On the input method tab, select your preferred input method and configure your favorite shortcut keys.
5. Generally, the ibus icon (a keypad) appears in the taskbar in the upper-right corner of the desktop. Sometimes this icon disappears. You can use the following command to retrieve the removed ibus icon:
Ibus-Daemon-drx
Ubuntu12.04 install the Chinese Input Method