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OpenCidian: open Chinese ↔ Vietnamese dictionary (Hán Việt, pinyin, character breakdown)

by io.github.OpenCidian
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Chinese words for a meaning

search_meaning
Read-only

Vietnamese or English → Chinese: entries whose Vietnamese (CVDICT) or English (CC-CEDICT) senses match the meaning, HSK words first. These are candidates, not one translation: compare their senses and HSK levels before picking one, and say when several fit.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "meaning": "<meaning>"
    },
    "name": "search_meaning"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
langNoThe language of `meaning`: vi (default) or en.
limitNoEntries to return, 1-50 (default 10).
meaningYesA meaning to find Chinese words for, in Vietnamese (cảm thấy, with or without diacritics) or English (to feel).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Beyond readOnlyHint, it discloses that results are candidate entries ranked with HSK words first, not a single translation, and that senses and HSK levels should be compared. This adds useful behavioral context, though it does not describe the exact returned fields or matching mechanics.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the core operation and followed by the key caveat about candidates. Every sentence contributes useful information without repetition.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, the description provides enough return context to call the tool correctly: it returns matching entries, HSK first, as candidates. It stops short of listing exact output fields, but annotations and schema cover the rest adequately.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains meaning, lang, and limit fully. The description reinforces the language pairing and dictionary sources but adds little parameter-level syntax beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific transformation: Vietnamese or English meanings to Chinese entries, sourced from CVDICT or CC-CEDICT, with HSK words first. The 'candidates, not one translation' framing clarifies the result type, though it does not explicitly differentiate from named siblings such as lookup or words_with.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives clear usage context: use it for Vietnamese/English meanings and compare candidate senses and HSK levels before selecting one. It does not state when not to use it or explicitly name alternative tools, so a 4 rather than a 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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