chinese dictionary, character entry

studychinese · 03-14-2011, 09:51 AM

Hi!

I looked through a few pages, but couldnt find a topic like this. I have a question about using an e-reader instead of an electronic dictionary for chinese. I need it since my work requires me to translate chinese texts to english, and i think that getting an e-ink reader would be better for my eyes. Is it possible to use any of them just like a dictionary? for instance, i am reading a chinese book, and there's a word I dont understand, can I draw on the screen, enter the character and it translates the word?

also, i would like to be able to add ancient chinese to modern chinese dictionary... is there an ereader that would allow to add dictionaries?

I hope im not babling too much

wyndslash · 03-14-2011, 09:59 AM

i typically use my electronic dictionary when i translate. but if the text is on the computer, then i use online dictionaries.

i wish there was an app like that, though! or some sort of kindle active content

charmian · 03-14-2011, 06:10 PM

These features definitely aren't in the e-readers designed for English speakers. I would look into the Hanvon e-readers sold in China. I think there should at least be a dictionary, although I don't know about the other features.

studychinese · 03-18-2011, 08:57 AM

thank you! i guess i'll look at the dictionaries then...

HarryT · 03-18-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillipA82

I always use my electronic dictionary!

You use Chinese dictionaries, Phllip?

03-14-2011, 09:51 AM	#1
studychinese Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	chinese dictionary, character entry Hi! I looked through a few pages, but couldnt find a topic like this. I have a question about using an e-reader instead of an electronic dictionary for chinese. I need it since my work requires me to translate chinese texts to english, and i think that getting an e-ink reader would be better for my eyes. Is it possible to use any of them just like a dictionary? for instance, i am reading a chinese book, and there's a word I dont understand, can I draw on the screen, enter the character and it translates the word? also, i would like to be able to add ancient chinese to modern chinese dictionary... is there an ereader that would allow to add dictionaries? I hope im not babling too much

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03-14-2011, 09:59 AM	#2
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	i typically use my electronic dictionary when i translate. but if the text is on the computer, then i use online dictionaries. i wish there was an app like that, though! or some sort of kindle active content

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03-18-2011, 08:57 AM	#4
studychinese Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	thank you! i guess i'll look at the dictionaries then...

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