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Definition
Cangjie input method; a stroke-reconstruction system for inputting Chinese characters on a keyboard.
How it's used
Cangjie is the most iconic input method for traditional Chinese characters in Hong Kong, relying on decomposing characters into specific radicals based on a set of visual rules. Unlike phonetic methods like Jyutping, it is purely structural and allows for high speed typing once the complex keyboard mapping is memorized. It is often contrasted with 速成, which is a simplified version of the same system that only requires the first and last codes.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the full Cangjie input method with 速成. While they share the same underlying logic, 速成 is significantly easier to start with because it only requires two keystrokes per character, whereas full Cangjie requires up to five.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
