1. Use the built-in dictionary application:
Most mobile phones have built-in dictionary applications. You can directly open the application and enter the word you are looking for. Enter Chinese characters in the search field of the dictionary application, and it will display related explanations, entries and example sentences. Some built-in dictionary applications also support handwriting input. You can write Chinese characters on the screen with your finger or pen, and it will automatically recognize and display relevant results.
2. Download the third-party dictionary application:
If you need more functions or dictionary content in a specific field, you can download and install a third-party dictionary application in the app store. These applications usually provide a wider range of dictionary options, including professional vocabulary, idioms, famous sayings and so on. You can search for keywords such as "dictionary" and "Chinese characters" or a specific dictionary name in the app store, and select and download a dictionary application that suits your needs.
3. Use the input method with the dictionary:
Some input method software also has a built-in dictionary function, so you can directly look up words by inputting pinyin or handwriting. In the candidate box of input method, long press a Chinese character or pinyin, and relevant definitions and phrases will be displayed. Some input methods also provide the function of online network dictionary, which can find more accurate and detailed dictionary information immediately.
4. Extended functions and usage skills:
In addition to the basic query function, the mobile phone dictionary application may also provide some extended functions and usage skills. For example, you can collect or mark the words you often look for so that you can find them quickly in the future. Some applications also provide pronunciation function, and you can hear the real person pronunciation or standard pronunciation of words. In addition, some dictionary applications also provide richer information, such as example sentences, phrase collocation, synonyms and antonyms, to help you better understand and use the searched words.
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1. Offline dictionaries and online dictionaries:
The application of mobile phone dictionaries can be divided into offline dictionaries and online dictionaries. Off-line dictionaries store all entries and explanations in mobile phones, and can be searched without network connection. However, online dictionaries need to obtain data through network connection, which can provide more abundant and instant dictionary information. Users can choose to install different types of dictionary applications according to their own needs.
2. Multilingual dictionary function:
Some mobile phone dictionary applications also provide multilingual functions, which can be translated from one language to another. You can enter words or phrases in English, Japanese, French and other languages, and the dictionary application will give corresponding translation and explanation. This is very helpful for learning multiple languages or cross-language communication.
3. Dictionary links and smart AIDS:
Some mobile phone dictionary applications have dictionary linkage and intelligent auxiliary functions. Dictionary linkage refers to selecting an unregistered word in other applications, and the system will automatically call the dictionary application and display the relevant explanation, without manually copying and pasting the text for query. Intelligent assistive functions can provide text scanning and OCR recognition. You can aim your mobile phone camera at Chinese characters in books, billboards or paper, and the dictionary application will automatically identify and display the relevant results.
4. Customize and personalize settings:
Some dictionary applications allow users to customize and personalize settings to meet individual needs and preferences. For example, you can choose to display simplified or traditional characters, adjust font size and color, and so on. Some applications also provide learning records, vocabulary tests and other auxiliary functions to help users remember words and manage learning progress.