动态输入法 4.2

Introduction

The Dynamic Input Method is a Chinese character input system based on shape and stroke components. Leveraging dynamic stroke grouping technology, users can input strokes, radicals, or components in a mixed manner, which dynamically combine into characters. The output directly reflects the input, making it intuitive and easy to learn.

Built upon a versatile five-stroke input foundation, the Dynamic Input Method retains fundamental functionalities of standard five-stroke systems. Users should possess basic knowledge of stroke orders and stroke types to effectively utilize this method. Its key improvements include: first, the addition of seven extended strokes for higher distinguishability; second, the integration of forty common radicals enabling faster input of frequently used characters; third, the implementation of dynamic composition technology, allowing strokes and radicals to combine into characters seamlessly—what you press is what you get—reducing memory load.

Differences from Typical Shape-Based Input Codes

Standard shape-based input methods such as Wubi, Cangjie, or Zhengma often require memorization of hundreds of radicals, imposing substantial mental effort. In contrast, the Dynamic Input Method simplifies this by using only 40 radicals along with 12 (or 5) basic strokes, significantly easing memorization.

Unlike Wubi which relies on hundreds of roots and represents characters via alphabetic codes that are non-intuitive, this method is rooted in stroke input—where the visual outcome on screen precisely matches the pressed keys, resulting in an immediate and accurate representation of characters. For example, pressing the '女' key inputs the character '女'; pressing '口' adds '口' and combines with '女' to form '如,' illustrating real-time dynamic composition. Similarly, combining basic strokes like '丶', '丶', '一' produces complex characters like '明.' Although some radicals have variants—such as '灬' for the component '火'—others can be composed from simpler components. Since Chinese characters have thousands of components, this method uses a minimal set of radicals and strokes to build all characters efficiently.

The primary advantage lies in its simplicity: as long as users can write basic strokes—such as 一丨丿丶乛—they can learn the system easily. Further mastery includes understanding seven extended strokes and forty common radicals for enhanced flexibility.

Input Techniques

• Shortcut Keys: Frequently used characters appear on the candidate list’s leftmost side after pressing their corresponding shortcut keys. Confirming selection with Enter or Space finalizes the input. For example, '是' mapped to '丨,' '的' to '丿.'
• Wildcards: When inputting characters with many strokes, use the '*' wildcard to replace intermediate stroke sequences (excluding start and end strokes). For example, '算' can be simplified to '竹*廾.'
• Intuitive Confirmation: If familiar with stroke frequency, you may confirm a character upon sufficient confidence by pressing Enter or Space once the input sequence is recognizable. For instance, entering '厶冂' and confirming yields '能.'
• Phrase Input: The 'segmentation' key allows rapid phrase entry by inputting initial strokes of each character separated by delimiters ('), which helps find matching phrases such as '阝' + '扌' + '亻' for '阿拉伯'. If desired phrases are not found, users can manually select from candidates or create custom words, which are stored in a user dictionary accessible within advanced settings or synced via iCloud. Deletion is possible by long-pressing candidates.
• Using Radicals: Combining radicals or components with strokes via mixed input offers authentic shape-building experience. Variants such as '火' vs. '灬', or composite parts like '木' vs. '朩,' are supported by flexible matching.

Additional tips are available within the app documentation.

FAQ

1. Why is it called the Dynamic Input Method?

   The name derives from the process called "dynamic stroke grouping," where during character input, a dynamic sequence visually illustrates how parts gradually assemble into complete characters—like showing '氵', then '氵丶丶', then '氵宀' when typing '浣.' This produces an instant visual confirmation akin to "what you press is what you see."

2. Is the Dynamic Input Method a variant of Cangjie or Wubi?

   No. Although its 26-key layout may resemble Wubi or Cangjie at first glance, it fundamentally differs. Unlike Wubi or Cangjie—with hundreds of character roots per key—the Dynamic system uses only 52 keys representing 2 items each: either strokes or radicals. Each key confirms a specific element directly without extensive memorization.

3. Can this method be implemented through platform-based codes?

   No. The essence of the Dynamic Input Method involves real-time dynamic composition and visual feedback that cannot be replicated merely through static code tables native to input platforms. Its spelling sequences are computed dynamically—e.g., during typing '浣,' showing the intermediate components like '氵' and '宀,' which are generated by a unique assembly algorithm rather than predefined codes.

4. Is this designed specifically for elderly users?

   No. There exists a misconception linking stroke-based input strictly with older users; in reality, this method aims to modernize Chinese character input for all ages—supporting language heritage while embracing future technological trends.

5. Where can technical support be obtained?

   Please join QQ group 10819862, where comprehensive tutorials and experienced typists are available to assist in improving and refining this system!