NeiMa Input Method

In zh_TW.EUC locale, EUC_TW NeiMa Code input method is available. in zh_TW.BIG5 locale, BIG5 NeiMa input method is available, in zh_HK.BIG5HK locale BIG5+HKSCS input method is available. NeiMa input method uses the internal code to input Chinese characters. Each Chinese character or symbol is identified by a four or eight hexadecimal digital internal code.

Typing with MeiMa Input Method

This section contains instructions on how to use the BIG5 internal codes to input Chinese characters and symbols.

1. In a new Terminal, turn Chinese input conversion on by pressing Control-spacebar.

2. Click the Input method selection button on the auxiliary window and select BIG5 NeiMa input method.

   The status area shows that BIG5 NeiMa code input mode is on.

   

3. Press the first three of the four keys that represent the character to display (in this example, b968).

   The key remains visible in the preedit area:

   

4. Type the fourth key.

   The character is automatically committed to the window.