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 == How to use the MLT segmenter ==
-We describe how to use "Taiwanese–English dictionaries: MLT segmenter & full-text search" {{x|}}. This interface is mainly for Taiwanese words written in MLT, which we refer to as "M-style" written Taiwanese. After entering M-input, press "Zhøe" to run the segmenter and search. Results from HTB and DFT are displayed, and results from other dictionaries are summarized and linked to.
+We describe how to use "Taiwanese–English dictionaries: MLT segmenter & full-text search" {{x|}}. You might want to use this tool if you want to search the dictionaries using MLT but don't want to figure out the citation-tone syllables yourself. As most Taiwanese words written in MLT will not have a [[hyphen]] or other character to delimit syllable boundaries, computing the citation tone syllables is a non-trivial process. The MLT segmenter lowers the barrier between MLT and the dictionaries, which have not been completely converted to MLT.
+To get started, enter your MLT word, then press "Go". The segmenter will process your input. If successful, it will also run a search. Results from HTB and DFT are displayed, and results from other dictionaries are summarized and linked to.
 === Typical usage ===