支持
真没想到居然会有这样的产品，即使体验不佳，还是要支持！
不好用
打开后只能输入一个字 其它根本无法使用！而且缩小了主屏 输入法无法显示 非常失望！
不能使用
点击后没有反应，汉子叔叔你也看看，我们支持正版，但是首先要能使用吧，
太好的汉字推广
看了新闻才知道有这样一位执着的大叔，感动于有这样精神的学者，也很敬佩，文化不应该深藏，应该让更多人能看见，稍后会捐款，以后也会不定期捐款！
Must have.
I will say it only once.
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Explore the origins and evolution of Chinese characters with this app. It provides access to a vast database of ancient glyphs, including seal, bronze, and oracle scripts, along with their meanings and pronunciations in various dialects.
✓Analyzes 6500 common Chinese characters
✓Database of 100,000 ancient glyphs
✓Includes seal, bronze, and oracle scripts
✓Provides meanings and computer encodings
✓Offers phonetic and signific analysis
✓Supports Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese pronunciations
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What's New in Chinese Etymology
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July 21, 2011
Completely new interface, glyph displays have been streamlined to be more efficient.
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What does the Chinese Etymology app do?
This app provides a comprehensive look into the origins and evolution of Chinese characters. It interfaces with the chineseetymology.org website, offering its extensive database in a smartphone-friendly format. You can explore the etymology of thousands of characters, including ancient scripts and their meanings.
What are the key features of this app?
The app analyzes over 6500 common Chinese characters (Simplified and Traditional) and utilizes a database of 100,000 ancient Chinese glyphs. It includes various script types like seal, bronze, and oracle characters, along with pronunciations in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese, English meanings, and computer encodings.
Is this app free to use?
The description mentions 'Chinese Etymology Free is now available on the appstore! It is the complete version of this app except it is ad supported!'. This indicates a free version is available, likely supported by ads, with a potential for a paid or ad-free version.
What kind of Chinese characters and scripts are covered?
The app covers the most common 6500 Chinese characters in both Simplified and Traditional forms. It delves into ancient scripts including seal characters (from Shuowen and LST), bronze characters (Jinwen), and oracle bone characters (Jiaguwen).
Who would benefit from using this app?
This app is ideal for students of the Chinese language, linguists, historians, and anyone with a deep interest in the cultural and historical development of Chinese writing. It's also useful for those who want to understand the deeper meaning and structure behind Chinese characters.