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Pinyin Viewer

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Overview

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 the Pinyin Viewer 2025! Simply add this Chrome extension to see Pinyin on top of Chinese text on the web! Key Features: đŸŽ¯ Instant On/Off Toggle - Click the extension icon or shortcut to show/hide Pinyin instantly (you can even customize the shortcut in Chrome!) 🔊 Built-in Pronunciation - Hover over a character to hear the native pronunciation (uses Google Chrome's default Chinese voice) 🌐 Works (Almost) Everywhere - Seamlessly handles dynamic websites like Facebook, Weibo, and news sites with lazy-loading content 🔤 Full Unicode Support - Handles both Traditional (įšéĢ”) and Simplified (įŽ€äŊ“) Chinese characters ⚡ Lightning Fast - Extremely lightweight with local dictionary (no internet or ChatGPT connection required!) 🔒 Privacy-First - Everything runs locally, your browsing data never leaves your computer How to Use: > Toggle: Click the toolbar icon or press Ctrl+Shift+P (⌘+Shift+P on Mac) > Hover over Chinese text for instant definitions and pronunciation > Click speaker icons to hear pronunciations 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 Chinese. Install now and transform your Chinese reading experience! 📋 Changelog: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTOygHaNzBDRbm9_A-U5i6T9ORXpzkbCnouHvZly40DcenjeEbTLXQBokcRe-YFW2dw-3pCuxCM0rpZ/pub 🎹 Pro-tip for shortcut: You can change the default shortcut here > chrome://extensions/shortcuts (paste this link into your browser)

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Details

  • Version
    1.2.1
  • Updated
    July 13, 2025
  • Offered by
    Ben Ong
  • Size
    85.82KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    ben.ong88@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

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  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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