Wenzhounese Input Method and Language Technology
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This project develops a digital input method for the Wenzhounese (溫州話) dialect using the Rime input method framework.
The system aims to support computational access and digital preservation of underrepresented languages.
Major components include:
- Design of a phonetic transcription system for Wenzhounese
- Rime input schema implementation
- Dictionary construction for dialectal vocabulary
- Mapping between phonetic input and Chinese characters
Future directions include exploring language models and LLM-based tools to improve typing efficiency and dialect processing.
The project contributes to the digital preservation of minority languages and dialects.