Question by Ko: What’s the best electronic Chinese dictionary, and is stroke order absolutely essential when using it?
I was wondering which electronic Chinese dictionary is considered the best. The range in prices is pretty big, and I have no clue which to get!
Second, is having correct stroke order absolutely, positively essential when using it to look up characters, etc? My stroke order is sadly a bit incorrect, I’m sure. XD
Best answer:
Answer by craftylass
I like my Besta, but it’s been three years since I purchased it and I’m sure there are other good ones out there.
However, the stroke order doesn’t matter on my Besta. It recognizes the “big picture” and not necessarily the way I draw it.
BTW, www.yellowbridge.com has a stroke recognition dictionary as well, should you want to use it while at your computer, rather than using an electronic dictionary. Also, skritter.com has good tools for writing, stroke order and stroke recognition.
Good luck!
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