---
name: "cwnn"
section: "7"
platform: "linux"
package: "freewnn-cserver"
version: "1.1.1~a021+cvs20130302-7+b2"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/cwnn"
---

# cwnn(7)

A Chinese Input System Running on Unix Workstations.

## NAME

cWnn - A Chinese Input System Running on Unix Workstations.

## DESCRIPTION

cWnn provides a wide range of input methods, satisfying the needs of Chinese users all over the world, including  P.R.China and Taiwan.

Besides, it is capable of converting an arbitrary sequence  of Pinyin/Zhuyin into the expected Hanzi and caters for  error tolerance in the four tones.

cWnn has standardized Pinyin and Zhuyin and it provides an  ideal input environment for all users.

## COMMANDS AVAILABLE IN MAN FILE

1\. Startup of the server               - cserver

2\. Startup of the front-end processor  - cuum

3\. Current usage status of the server  - cwnnstat

4\. Termination of the server           - cwnnkill

5\. Rewrite of dictionary header        - cwnntouch

## UTILITIES AVAILABLE IN MAN FILE

1\. Creation of binary format dictionary          - catod

2\. Restoration of text format dictionary         - cdtoa

3\. Creation of binary format grammar file        - catof

4\. Registration of characters/words into a       - cwdreg\
    specified dictionary

5\. Deletion of characters/words from a specified - cwddel\
    dictionary

6\. Sorting of a specified text format dictionary - cdicsort

## MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

1\. cWnn installation                   - cinstall

2\. cWnn startup and termination        - cstartend

3\. cWnn function keys                  - ckey

4\. cWnn environment operation function - cenv