When I came back from a period living and working in China, people often asked me how the Chinese language is typed on a computer or mobile device. Surprisingly, typing in Chinese can be quite easy, at least in comparison to writing characters by hand, and it even has the potential to help beginners feel more comfortable using Mandarin. This article explains methods for typing in Chinese and introduces digital tools that enhance the learning experience. It formerly held the top spot on Google in the featured snippet for “how to type in Chinese” over a period of around five years, but now ranks fourth.