Expanding the Chinese-Russian dictionary database
Users can now add to the Chinese-Russian Center website’s dictionary database. We invite Chinese enthusiasts and professionals to share their glossaries with all our users and visitors...
Users can now add to the Chinese-Russian Center website’s dictionary database. We invite Chinese-language enthusiasts and professionals to share their glossaries with all our users and visitors.
Regular visitors will have noticed that the dictionary’s menu now offers an add-word function on this page. Follow the link to find the form for adding a word. Here is how it works.
The first field is called "Word". Type or paste a Chinese word here, first checking that it is not already in the database by searching here (eventually we will add a script that checks as you type; until then, please be patient and check manually). Enter the word without spaces or punctuation. For pranksters who find it amusing to add obscenities, advertising or inappropriate content: such attempts are futile, as all submissions are checked by a human. Example: 俄罗斯
In the "Transliteration" field, enter each character’s pronunciation followed by its tone number, from 1 to 4, following the sound and tone conventions of Putonghua. Separate syllables with spaces after the tone numbers. Do not mark the neutral tone with a number. This field is required. Example: e2 luo2 si1
The "English meaning" field is optional but desirable. We strongly ask users who are unsure of what they are writing to leave it blank. Remember that other dictionary users will rely on the information you save. Example: Russia; Russian
The most important field is Russian meaning". Enter the Russian meaning of the Chinese word you are adding here. Preferably use no formatting. Separate synonyms with commas and different meanings with semicolons. Example: Россия; российский; русский
The first results will be tallied on December 16, 2007, and the most active user, who adds the most words, will receive a valuable prize from the Chinese-Russian Center. The site administrator will not compete for the prize, although listed on the contributor ranking page currently being built by our developer, user Levon, whom I thank for tireless technical support (advertisement: if you need a fully functional site with many custom solutions, contact him—he will certainly build you an excellent one). You need not register or sign in to add words, but anonymous users are not included in the rankings and therefore cannot qualify for a prize.
As always, to learn users’ views on our news and new features, we are publishing a poll and ask all users and visitors to take part.
Regular visitors will have noticed that the dictionary’s menu now offers an add-word function on this page. Follow the link to find the form for adding a word. Here is how it works.
The first field is called "Word". Type or paste a Chinese word here, first checking that it is not already in the database by searching here (eventually we will add a script that checks as you type; until then, please be patient and check manually). Enter the word without spaces or punctuation. For pranksters who find it amusing to add obscenities, advertising or inappropriate content: such attempts are futile, as all submissions are checked by a human. Example: 俄罗斯
In the "Transliteration" field, enter each character’s pronunciation followed by its tone number, from 1 to 4, following the sound and tone conventions of Putonghua. Separate syllables with spaces after the tone numbers. Do not mark the neutral tone with a number. This field is required. Example: e2 luo2 si1
The "English meaning" field is optional but desirable. We strongly ask users who are unsure of what they are writing to leave it blank. Remember that other dictionary users will rely on the information you save. Example: Russia; Russian
The most important field is Russian meaning". Enter the Russian meaning of the Chinese word you are adding here. Preferably use no formatting. Separate synonyms with commas and different meanings with semicolons. Example: Россия; российский; русский
The first results will be tallied on December 16, 2007, and the most active user, who adds the most words, will receive a valuable prize from the Chinese-Russian Center. The site administrator will not compete for the prize, although listed on the contributor ranking page currently being built by our developer, user Levon, whom I thank for tireless technical support (advertisement: if you need a fully functional site with many custom solutions, contact him—he will certainly build you an excellent one). You need not register or sign in to add words, but anonymous users are not included in the rankings and therefore cannot qualify for a prize.
As always, to learn users’ views on our news and new features, we are publishing a poll and ask all users and visitors to take part.
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