An Interactive System for Chinese Character Generation and Retrieval

Abstract

An interactive system for the generation and editing of Chinese texts using a small computer and a low-cost graphic display device is described. A unified structural approach is taken for character generation, character retrieval, and the defining of new characters. It is estimated that character-retrieval rates of the order of 30 characters per minute may be attained with this system. The system is suitable for use by persons having a working knowledge of Chinese.