Underneath your list of preferred languages, you will see a plus (+) sign.Open the System Preferences (accessible through the Apple Menu or the Dock).One of the most common input methods is called pinyin, which allows a user to type in the pinyin for a character and select the desired character from a list of characters with matching pinyin. Fortunately, it is now easier than ever to learn to type Chinese characters as most operating systems come pre-equipped with ways to type in Chinese. The ability to type Chinese characters on a computer is an essential 21st century skill for anyone studying the Chinese language.