lshort-zh-cn is a Chinese-language educational guide that teaches LaTeX2ε fundamentals and practical usage.
The project addresses the need for LaTeX instruction in Chinese by providing a translated and adapted version of a widely-used introductory text. It covers core LaTeX concepts, document structure, typesetting techniques, and package usage, making the material accessible to Chinese-speaking users who want to learn or reference LaTeX without relying on English documentation.
The guide suits anyone learning LaTeX for the first time in a Chinese-language context, whether for academic papers, technical documentation, or professional typesetting. It works best for users with a TeX distribution already installed who are willing to compile the source themselves. The project requires up-to-date installations of ctex, xeCJK, and related packages, and provides multiple build methods: manual typesetting, Makefile automation for GNU/Linux and macOS, batch scripts for Windows, and latexmk configuration for flexible compilation workflows.
Development activity shows consistent maintenance of the documentation and build infrastructure. The project maintains multiple build pathways to accommodate different user environments and operating systems. Updates to dependencies and package requirements are tracked and documented in preparation instructions. The codebase includes style configuration files and build automation that receive attention alongside the core documentation content.
