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I'm troubleshooting a technical issue for a Combat Arms player.  It would
be easier if I could understand the context of the "message" in the boxes.   
Unfortunately, I don't know what language it's in.  If it is Chinese, could
you please translate it?

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Thank you

Answer
Hi,

Yes, it is Chinese...but it's not an error message. This is just the list of alternatives that appear when you are entering Chinese using a certain input system (IME). I imagine the keystrokes the user entered were "TT". Normally, you would press the number key corresponding to the word or phrase you wanted, and it would "jump" into the active application if there is a text box or other place that would accept text entry.

It's sort of like if you were to enter "ro" in English and the system gave you some choices:
1. Row  2. Row your boat  3. Roe  

Sorry, I don't think it will help you troubleshoot the technical issue, though. :-(

Terry

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Terry Thatcher Waltz

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I specialize in Chinese technical translation and conference interpretation, and terminology. I can answer questions about these topics, Chinese language pedagogy and learning issues, Chinese grammar for learners, and general issue related to Taiwan.

Experience

Full-time translator and conference interpreter since 1987; long-time resident of Taiwan. Qualified State Dept. language contractor (interpreter and translator) with extensive government and private sector experience.

Organizations
American Translators Association; The Translators' and Interpreters' Guild; ATA Interpreters' Division; ATA Chinese Division.

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AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters) website

Education/Credentials
Ph.D., Chinese; MA, Conference Interpreting

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