한글 워드프로세서 한자사전의 분석과 개선안 모색

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present an analysis of the 'Chinese character dictionary' adopted in Hangul Word Processor (HWP) and to suggest ideas to improve the aspects of systematicity and efficacy. For this purpose, the present paper examines the Chinese characters with the radical 心 (Heart) and the radical 女 (Female) in HWP (Hancom Office 2020) and Microsoft Word (MS Office 365) in a comparative analysis with other Chinese character dictionaries on the form and content of entry words. Suggested points for improvement in HWP's Chinese character dictionary cover four aspects: 'correcting errors in written senses of meaning,' 'correcting errors in copied senses of meaning,' 'standardizing the way and form for arranging senses of meaning,' and 'supplementing and expanding information for entry makers and sub-entries.' As 'a book that gives explanations on writing and spelling, pronunciation, definition, word origin, and usage,' a dictionary serves as the standard framework for a language and characters, for which coherence in its system and form and accuracy of content are of critical value. Hangul Word Processor has been consistently updated to newer versions; nevertheless, there remain room for improvement in regard to information and the system for sub-entries in these dictionaries. This paper has identified key factors for it as 'obscure sources.' In all ranges of Chinese character dictionaries, from print to digital versions, various researchers are engaged in supplementing and updating their content. To elevate the systematicity and efficacy of Hangul Word Processor, it is necessary to utilizes other Chinese character dictionaries that are in use, similar to dictionaries for other languages, or implement a search engine system for Chinese character dictionaries that enables correlation in a networked environment.