How to Enable Chinese Language Support in IntelliJ IDEA 2020.1
This guide walks you through the new Chinese localization in IntelliJ IDEA 2020.1, showing the visual changes, explaining why the language pack isn’t enabled by default, and providing step‑by‑step instructions to install and activate the Chinese plugin for a smoother development experience.
1. Introduction
IntelliJ IDEA 2020.1 has been released with a major highlight: official Chinese language support. While many users have been waiting for this, the login screen may look less appealing, so it’s recommended to read the whole article before upgrading.
2. Chinese Localization Experience
The official Chinese language pack is integrated, not a third‑party add‑on. Most of the UI has been translated, though a few items remain in English due to missing suitable translations.
Most users will find the Chinese interface more convenient, though those accustomed to English may need a short adjustment period.
3. How to Enable Chinese Localization
By default the Chinese language pack is not activated. According to JetBrains documentation, all i18n packages are delivered as plugins that must be manually installed.
Steps to Install the Chinese Plugin
Press Ctrl+ALT+S to open Settings → Plugins . Follow the screenshots to locate and install the Chinese language plugin.
After installation, restart the IDE and the interface will appear in Chinese.
4. Conclusion
IntelliJ IDEA becomes even more user‑friendly with Chinese localization, allowing you to explore less‑used features more easily. The same method works for other JetBrains IDEs such as PyCharm and WebStorm, which have also released version 2020.1. Supporting the official license is encouraged.
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