Apr

3

2010

SCIM in Emacs

Category: Chinese, HSK, Linux, Mac |

My Macbook Pro got sick last week, and I think it’s down for the count. I’ve used it extensively for about five years (with a lot of travel). I think it has had a pretty decent run. I am pretty sure it’s dead.

While I am trying to decide what my next computer purchase [...]

Mar

26

2010

XiaoCiDian Online Search – In Chrome Too

Category: Chinese, HSK, Linux, Mac, Web Apps, Windows |

I’ve had Xiao CiDian running online for a while, but I thought I’d open it up to anyone who thought it might be useful.

Xiao CiDian is a searchable Chinese dictionary with wild card tone support.

Jan

16

2010

HSK Basic Study Aids

Category: Chinese, HSK |

I’ve been studying Mandarin as a hobby for a few years now, but I’ve decided to step it up a bit this year. As part of one of my goals for 2010, I am going to take the [HSK][8] Basic test.