Zinan Liang/Tsinam Leung (梁梓楠)

Zinan Liang/Tsinam Leung (梁梓楠)

he/him

MA Linguistics @ NUS | Cantonese researcher

TypeDuck: Cantonese IME with Multilingual Dictionary

TypeDuck: Advanced Cantonese Input Method Editor

TypeDuck is a sophisticated input method editor (IME) designed specifically for Cantonese users, featuring a comprehensive multilingual dictionary and advanced text input capabilities.

Key Features

  • Intelligent Input Algorithm: Engineered server-side IME algorithm for efficient Cantonese text input
  • Multilingual Dictionary: Comprehensive dictionary supporting Cantonese-English-Mandarin translations
  • User Interface Design: Intuitive and responsive dictionary interface design
  • Lexicon Optimization: Refined Cantonese lexicon with removal of low-frequency vocabulary for improved accuracy

Technical Implementation

  • Backend Development: Server-side algorithm implementation for real-time input processing
  • Frontend Design: Clean, user-friendly interface for dictionary and input functions
  • Data Curation: Extensive corpus work to optimize vocabulary selection and frequency analysis
  • Performance Optimization: Algorithm refinement for fast, accurate character prediction

Impact & Usage

TypeDuck serves as a crucial tool for Cantonese speakers who need reliable digital text input, bridging the gap between traditional Chinese input methods and the specific needs of Cantonese language users.

Project Status: Ongoing development (Sept 2022 - Present)
Supervision: Dr. Chaak Ming Lau, EduHK
Website: typeduck.org