Word Counter
Paste or type text to instantly count Chinese characters, English words, characters, paragraphs, lines, and estimated reading time.
How to Use
- Type or paste the text you want to analyze in the text box above.
- Statistics update in real time — no button needed.
- Click the "Clear" button to reset the text box.
- Supports mixed Chinese and English content with separate counts.
Counting Rules
| Metric | Method |
|---|---|
| Chinese Characters | Matches CJK Unified Ideographs (U+4E00–U+9FFF), excluding Chinese punctuation |
| English Words | Consecutive alphabetic characters form one word; digits and symbols are ignored |
| Characters (with spaces) | Total character count including spaces, line breaks, and punctuation |
| Characters (no spaces) | Character count after removing all whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks) |
| Paragraphs | Separated by blank lines; empty paragraphs are excluded |
| Lines | Number of lines separated by line breaks |
| Est. Reading Time | Chinese at 300 characters/min, English at 200 words/min |
FAQ
Are Chinese punctuation marks counted as Chinese characters?
No. This tool only counts CJK Unified Ideographs (actual Chinese characters). Chinese punctuation marks (e.g., quotation marks, periods, exclamation marks) are not included in the Chinese character count but are included in the total character count.
Are numbers counted as English words?
No. Only consecutive alphabetic characters are counted as English words. Pure numbers (e.g., 123) are not included in the English word count but are included in the total character count.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated based on average reading speeds: about 300 Chinese characters per minute and 200 English words per minute. Actual reading time varies depending on content difficulty and personal reading speed.
How are paragraphs determined?
Paragraphs are separated by blank lines (two or more consecutive line breaks). A single line break (pressing Enter once) does not create a new paragraph — you need a blank line between paragraphs.
Does it support Japanese and Korean?
Currently, the Chinese character count only covers CJK Unified Ideographs (U+4E00–U+9FFF), so Japanese kanji are also counted. However, Japanese hiragana, katakana, and Korean characters are not included in the Chinese count — they are included in the total character count.