Wenxin Assistant (formerly Wenxin Yiyan)

What is Wenxin Assistant?

Wenxin AssistantIt is Baidu’s AI assistant designed for office work, study, and everyday information processing, offering services centered on search, Chinese writing, document reading, and content creation. Access points include the web, the Wenxin desktop client, and the Wenxin mobile app. It is ideal for tasks that involve first researching and understanding materials, then organizing the content into written documents or presentation materials.

It is part of Baidu’s conversational AI product ecosystem, with a technical foundation that includes Baidu’s in-house ERNIE Wenxin model and search capabilities. Baidu hasLaunch of ERNIE Bot in the first quarter of 2023... followed by ongoing updates to the model and its applications; starting April 1, 2025, ERNIE Bot will be available to users free of charge on both desktop and mobile devices. Product names, access points, and value-added services are subject to change; the fact that the service is initially offered for free does not mean that all current features and usage limits are available without conditions.

Be sure to check the specific terminal when using this:Official Introduction to Wenxin Desktop EditionThe platform highlights features such as knowledge retrieval, drag-and-drop document parsing, template-based writing, editing and exporting, and cross-device synchronization; the mobile version further offers features such as multimodal questioning, voice and video communication, AI-generated PowerPoint presentations, and task management. When choosing which platform to use, users should base their decision on their specific needs for materials and outcomes, rather than assuming that the interfaces and features are identical across all platforms.

Key Features of Wenxin Assistant

Knowledge Retrieval and Material-Based Question-Answering

Users can ask questions in natural language, look up background information, and follow up with further questions. The desktop version supports dragging and dropping files for analysis, allowing users to find information related to the original text and explain concepts; the mobile version also supports input via text, voice, images, videos, and documents. This is ideal for clarifying questions before reading unfamiliar material and then extracting the relevant information, rather than simply using a summary to replace the entire reading experience.

Search results, uploaded materials, and supplementary explanations for models should be verified separately. When dealing with figures or technical conclusions, you may request that the sources, applicable conditions, and aspects still requiring confirmation be clearly indicated; if two sets of data conflict, first note the discrepancies, then determine whether the versions, dates, or statistical criteria differ.

Chinese Writing and Desktop Publishing

Wenxin provides writing templates for various scenarios, which can be used to write, rewrite, and polish reports, work summaries, speeches, and other Chinese-language content. The desktop version integrates document generation, continued editing, and export into a single workflow, making it ideal for tasks with a defined writing style that require structural and stylistic adjustments on a computer.

Templates can help organize content, but the facts should be based on material provided by users or that has already been verified. When writing a work summary, clearly state which tasks have been completed and which are still in progress; do not present plans as achievements. When drafting a speech, you may request that the original points be retained, while only adjusting the order of paragraphs and the level of colloquial language.

AI PPT and Multi-Step Tasks

The AI PPT feature in the Wenxin app can create presentations based on a given topic and tailor them to specific length, audience, and language requirements. Task management is designed for multi-step processes such as research, content organization, and output generation. When preparing more complex materials, it is advisable to first confirm the scope of the task and delivery standards, and then review the content, citations, and formatting in the final document.

“Task completed” requires specific criteria for evaluation: reports should be verifiable, charts should reflect accurate data, and PowerPoint presentations should be suitable for actual presentations. If the results are to be used further, you should also verify that they can be downloaded, opened, and edited—rather than relying solely on the preview in the chat.

Mobile Input and Cross-Device Continuity

The mobile app offers voice and video communication as well as image creation features, allowing users to illustrate points with visuals or generate and edit visual content based on descriptions; the official app description also mentions the ability to upload files from WeChat chat histories. The desktop version supports syncing Q&A records with the mobile app, making it ideal for researching information and organizing ideas on your phone first, then returning to your computer to edit your documents.

When uploading files, be sure to select only materials that are truly relevant; other content from the chat history should not be included. After providing information via voice recordings or images, check that the names, dates, and quantities are accurate before proceeding with writing or creating the document.

In which scenarios is Wenxin suitable?

• Business Writing in Chinese:Organize confirmed items into weekly reports, summaries, explanations, or speaking outlines, adjusting the structure and tone based on the templates.
• Document Review and Additional Information:While reviewing the material, I look up unfamiliar background concepts and organize them into notes that I can easily refer to later.
• Transferring Files from a Cell Phone to a Computer:Receive files and jot down ideas on your phone, then continue editing and exporting them on your computer, which reduces the need to reorganize the background.
• Presentation and Creative Preparation:Create drafts of PowerPoint presentations, images, or videos based on a clearly defined theme. Before finalizing them, verify the facts, text, and visual details.

How to Use Wenxin to Organize Scattered Notes into a Weekly Report

1. Prepare the materials for this week.Compile a list of tasks, completed deliverables, and ongoing items, noting the dates and responsible parties. Remove any content unrelated to the weekly report, such as personal chats and client contact information.
2. Let's start with fact classification.Upload the relevant files or paste the organized records. Requirements: “Categorize them as ”Completed,’ ‘In Progress,’ or ‘Needs Assistance,’ and retain the corresponding dates; if the status is uncertain, list them as ‘To Be Confirmed’ for now—do not assume they are already completed on my behalf.”
3. Fill in the necessary information.Check for any omissions of key points, then clarify the audience for the weekly report, its length, and any regular sections. If external industry sources are cited, search for them separately and clearly indicate the sources; do not mix them with internal work facts.
4. Select a template and generate a first draft.Have Wenxin organize the content under the headings “This Week’s Progress,” “Issues and Risks,” and “Next Week’s Plan,” specifying actual results or next steps for each item. Include only existing plans in the schedule for next week; do not add any new delivery commitments without authorization.
5. Edit and export on your computer.Continue refining the wording on the desktop version, remove vague statements, and verify figures, task statuses, and names. After exporting, open the file to check the formatting, and once you’ve confirmed everything is correct, submit it through the appropriate work channels.

If you need to present at a regular meeting, you can create a brief PowerPoint presentation based on the finalized weekly report. You should first finalize the facts and conclusions, then adjust the presentation format to ensure the report and the presentation are in sync.

How to Choose Between Wenxin and Similar Assistants

When it comes to “organizing existing materials into Chinese office documents,” Wenxin, Doubao, and Kimi are all comparable in practical terms.

When functions overlap, the same record can be used to compare data retention, structural clarity, and the cost of modifications. Specific formats, task quotas, and value-added benefits must be confirmed on the corresponding platform; before uploading internal materials, you must also comply with your organization’s data usage requirements.