Pinyin Viewer

Toggle Pinyin display on Chinese text. Hover for pronunciation.

Ever wanted to read Chinese? Still copy-pasting into Google Translate or ChatGPT to see the Pinyin? Introducing Pinyin Viewer! Simply add this Chrome extension to see Pinyin and Cantonese readings on top of Chinese text across the web! Key Features: 🎯 Instant On/Off Toggle - Click the extension icon or use a shortcut to show/hide pronunciation instantly 🇭🇰 Cantonese (Jyutping) Support - Learn Mandarin, Cantonese, or both! Easily cycle between Pinyin, Jyutping, or stacked dual readings 🔊 Click to Hear - Click any Chinese character to hear native pronunciation (uses Chrome's built-in voice) 🌐 Works Everywhere - Seamlessly handles dynamic websites like social media, Weibo, and news sites with lazy-loaded content 🔤 Full Unicode Support - Handles both Simplified (简体) and Traditional (繁體) Chinese characters ⚡ Lightning Fast - Extremely lightweight with an offline local dictionary (no internet or ChatGPT required!) 🔒 Privacy-First - Everything runs 100% locally. Your browsing data never leaves your computer How to Use: > Toggle On/Off: Click the toolbar icon or press Ctrl+Shift+P (⌘+Shift+P on Mac) > Cycle Reading Mode: Press Alt+Shift+P (⌥+Shift+P on Mac) to switch between Pinyin → Jyutping → Both > Pronounce: Click any Chinese character to hear it spoken aloud > Visual Aid: Hover over characters for an instant highlight Pinyin Viewer is the essential tool for Chinese language learners who want fast, seamless pronunciation help without interrupting their reading flow. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone learning Mandarin or Cantonese. Install now and transform your reading experience! 📋 Changelog: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTOygHaNzBDRbm9_A-U5i6T9ORXpzkbCnouHvZly40DcenjeEbTLXQBokcRe-YFW2dw-3pCuxCM0rpZ/pub 🎹 Pro-tip for shortcuts: You can customize shortcuts anytime at chrome://extensions/shortcuts