DaYi Input Mode

Similar to the TsangChieh input mode, DaYi conversion works on the radicals that compose Chinese characters. The keystroke sequence of the DaYi input mode completely follows the Chinese writing sequence, and only a few rules need to be memorized.

Typing DaYi Text

1. Open a new Terminal (ASCII mode) and type echo.

2. Type Control-spacebar to turn on TsangChieh mode.

   The mode appears in the status area.

3. Press the F4 key to turn on DaYi mode.

   The mode appears in the status area.

4. Type the sets of radicals: ;o, 9ec, /db. and ev. Press the spacebar after each set to convert it to its character.

   The DaYi input converter finds only one matching character for each set of radicals. The character is displayed as the next radical is typed:

   

5. Type c8.

   The input converter finds three matching characters and displays a lookup choice pop-up:

   

6. Type b to select the appropriate character.

   The radical is converted and the correct character appears:

   

7. Type erk.

   The input converter finds only one matching character. The character is displayed as the next radical is typed:

   

8. Type f8fy.

   The input converter finds two matching characters and displays a lookup choice pop-up:

   

9. Type b to select the appropriate character.

   The radical is converted and the correct character is displayed: