Wildcard Search; Nearest Word - Instant-Dict MD8290 User Manual

CHAPTER 2 DICTIONARY

2.4.2 Nearest Word

This function is enabled when the inputted Chinese character is wrongly
spelt or unavailable in Chi-Eng Dictionary. The nearest Chinese characters
will be listed in Big 5 strokes order.
e.g. Input " " and press to con-
firm.
If the character is unavailable in this
unit, the nearest words will be listed
on the screen.

2.4.3 Wildcard Search

If part of a phrase is uncertain, you can replace the uncertain part with
"?" or "*". ("?" represents one uncertain character, while "*" represents
more characters. )
e.g. Input "水?" and press to con-
firm.
Press to view the next record until
the message "End of the list!" appears.
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