Don't memorize, just type: Hacking into Wubi Training Book

Author: Xia Hai (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Special training methods to completely break free from the confusion of recalling character components and decomposing characters. Starts with writing, then transitions to typing, and finally moves from visual typing to mental typing. Easy to learn and master quickly. Uses numerous comic illustrations to explain the theoretical knowledge of Wubi Five-Stroke Typing, making it impossible to fail to understand. The layout design is lively and refreshing, offering a new perspective. Progresses from easy to difficult, with a step-by-step, game-like training system. Once you pass five levels, you can fully master the Wubi Five-Stroke Typing system. Refer to the character component distribution chart in the appendix to easily grasp the origins and relationships of character components, memorize them without rote memorization. Keyword index for quick access, saving valuable study time. Unrestricted by age; even those who cannot read English or Pinyin can quickly learn as long as they can write Chinese characters! "Play and Type" is an original, fast method to master Wubi Five-Stroke Typing. It combines blind typing, character component memory, and decomposing character decoding into a series of typing exercises, helping learners quickly get started with typing. Once you pass five typing levels, you can fully master the Wubi Five-Stroke Typing system. "Don’t Memorize, Just Type" is a Wubi typing workbook based on the "Play and Type" training method. The book features a combination of instruction and practice, using comic illustrations and charts to help learners better understand dry theories and create strong impressions. You will find various stamps in the book, such as "A Needle Through the Heart," which points out common mistakes; "A Definite Rule," which explains typing rules; and "A Clever Trick," which shares small tips. The exercises are also diverse, with each exercise preceded by a stamp: "A Line of Shapes" is a connecting exercise where you memorize character components by connecting similar ones. "Fragile as a Leaf" is a computer-based exercise, divided into training drills and typing word exercises. "A Battle to the Death" is a writing practice exercise after each level, allowing you to move to the next level after completing it. This workbook is divided into three rounds, progressing step by step from writing in the first round to typing in the second, and from visual typing in the second round to mental typing in the third. Visual typing involves typing while looking at the character form, similar to how typists type by reading documents. Mental typing involves typing without looking at the character form, such as when chatting or writing articles on a computer. The picture-typing exercises in the third round further reinforce mental typing skills. Purchasing this book comes with a free "Play and Type" online game account, which is a fun Wubi typing game that helps you learn faster.