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The research aims to understand how Chinese users perceive and evaluate language service technologies and reference works.

Perceptions of Language Service Technologies and Reference Works by Chinese Users in the Era of Generative AI

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The research aims to understand how Chinese users perceive and evaluate language service technologies and reference works.
Analyzed user reviews and questionnaire data from over one thousand Chinese learners of advanced English.
Examined perceptions of various language resources including paper dictionaries and AI-based language tools.
Identified users' demands for adaptive and context-sensitive lexical assistance.
Most users find traditional dictionaries inadequate for real-world tasks.
Users desire support beyond definitions, including authentic usage and culturally relevant terminology.
The emergence of AI technologies may significantly alter lexicographic practices.

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Shows Chinese learners' evolving needs for language resources, suggesting a shift in lexicographic practices.

Han et al. (2026) studied this question.

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