Traditional Chinese Solaris User's Guide

Boshiamy Input Mode

Boshiamy input mode works on the radicals that compose Chinese characters. The radicals in this mode are easy to memorize by their shape, sound, or meaning. For effective use of this mode, memorize the rules: Cut off long and Patch up short.

Typing Boshiamy Text

This section contains instructions on how to use the Boshiamy input method to input Chinese characters.

  1. Type Control-spacebar to turn on Chinese input mode.

    The mode appears in the status area.

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  2. Type the sets of radicals: uoo. Press the spacebar to convert it to the corresponding character.

    The input converter finds five matching characters and displays a lookup choice window:

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  3. Type a number key to select the appropriate character, such as 1 to select the first candidate:

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