How can I type the word if I don’t know it?
In daily life, we often encounter some unknown Chinese characters, especially when reading ancient books, professional literature or uncommon vocabulary. How to quickly input these unknown Chinese characters? The following are several practical methods, combined with hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days, to provide you with structured data and analysis.
1. Using the handwriting function of the input method

Most modern input methods (such as Sogou, Baidu, iFlytek, etc.) support handwriting input functions. Just switch to handwriting mode in the input method, use the mouse or touch screen to draw the glyphs, and the system will automatically recognize and provide candidate characters.
| input method | Handwriting function entrance | Support platform |
|---|---|---|
| Sogou input method | Right-click the input method status bar →Handwriting input | Windows, Mac, mobile |
| Baidu input method | Input method settings→Handwriting input | Windows, Android, iOS |
| iFlytek input method | "Handwriting" button in the upper left corner of the keyboard | Mobile version |
2. Use the “search word by image” function of the search engine
If handwriting input is inconvenient, you can also use the image recognition function of the search engine. For example, Baidu, Google, etc. support uploading pictures or taking photos to recognize text.
| search engine | Operation steps | Recognition accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Baidu | Open Baidu Pictures→Click the camera icon→Upload pictures | High (especially for print) |
| Camera icon on the right side of the search bar → Upload pictures | Medium to high (depends on image quality) |
3. Use the Chinese character splitting input method
Some input methods support input by splitting Chinese character radicals or strokes. For example, Wubi input method or Cangjie input method are suitable for users who have a certain understanding of Chinese character structure.
| Input method type | Split rules | learning difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Wubi input method | Split by Chinese character strokes and radicals | higher |
| Cangjie input method | Split by glyph structure | medium |
4. Use online dictionaries or tools
Many online dictionaries (such as Han Dictionary and Xinhua Dictionary) provide pinyin search, radical search and other functions, which are suitable for searching rare words. The following are the popular Chinese character query tools in the past 10 days:
| Tool name | Function | Popular index |
|---|---|---|
| Han Code | Support pinyin, radical, stroke query | high |
| Xinhua Dictionary APP | Photo recognition, handwriting input | Middle to high |
| Baidu Chinese | Definition and pronunciation of rare words | in |
5. Combining hot topics: the cultural craze of rare characters
Recently, the culture of rare characters has caused heated discussions on social media. For example, the topic #你可以Read These Words has exceeded 100 million views on Weibo, and netizens have shared the rare words they have encountered. The following are the rare words most discussed by netizens in the past 10 days:
| Rare words | Pinyin | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| wretched | dá | The look of a dragon soaring |
| 靐 | bìng | thunder |
| Yi | yì | fire appearance |
Summary
When encountering unknown Chinese characters, you can solve the problem through handwriting input, search engines, split input methods or online tools. At the same time, the popularity of rare character culture also reflects the public’s interest in Chinese character culture. Mastering these methods can not only improve input efficiency, but also deepen your understanding of Chinese characters.
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