Learn Chinese with pinyin: read web & PDF, translate, pronounce, flashcards.
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Pinyin Reader - A smart reading tool designed for Chinese language learners.
Browse any Chinese web page with automatic pinyin annotations on Chinese characters. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Pinyin Reader helps improve your reading efficiency and pronunciation skills.
Key Features:
SMART PINYIN ANNOTATIONS
- Built-in browser that automatically adds pinyin to Chinese characters
- Color-coded tonal pinyin and toneless display modes
- One-tap toggle for pinyin display
- Powered by a proprietary self-trained model for superior annotation accuracy
HSK LEVEL FILTER
- Choose your level, from HSK 1 to HSK 7-9
- Pinyin fades from the words you already know
- Names, proper nouns and technical terms keep their pinyin
- Works in Reader Mode, the PDF reader and the built-in browser
- Applies instantly, covers 6,330 words, fully offline
IMMERSIVE READER MODE
- Ad-free, distraction-free reading experience
- Adjustable font size, font style, and background themes
- Tap any character to view definitions and hear standard pronunciation
TRANSLATION
- Translate page content into 108 target languages
- Seamless translation integrated within Reader Mode
PDF READER
- Open local PDF files with automatic pinyin annotations
- Translate PDF content into your target language
- Tap characters for pronunciation and dictionary lookup
- Outline navigation, text/pinyin search, and theme switching
- Pinyin scales with the page as you pinch to zoom, sharp at any level
- Never overlaps the text or clips tone marks
LISTENING MODE
- Sentence-by-sentence text-to-speech playback
- Karaoke-style pinyin highlighting synced with audio playback
- Adjustable speed (0.4x to 2.0x) for different proficiency levels
- Current sentence highlighting for easy follow-along
VOICE CUSTOMIZATION
- Browse all Chinese speech synthesis voices available on your device
- Preview each voice before selecting
- Supports system voices and third-party TTS engines
- Guided setup for installing Google TTS and Chinese voice data
SHADOWING PRACTICE
- Record your reading after listening to the reference audio
- Intelligent scoring system for real-time pronunciation assessment
- Continuous improvement of your Mandarin pronunciation
COLLECTION & NOTES
- Save vocabulary and favorite sentences for review
- Add personal notes with color tags
- Archive management organized by source page
LEARNING GROWTH SYSTEM
- Daily learning streak to build consistent habits
- Customizable daily goals (5 to 60 minutes)
- XP rewards for reading, listening, shadowing, reviewing, and collecting
- 3 daily quests at starter, core, and challenge levels
- 6 achievement milestones from first session to mastery
- Share a redesigned card with streak, stats, vocabulary, and QR code
- Optional daily reminders to keep your streak alive
BOOKMARKS & HISTORY
- Bookmark frequently visited pages
- Automatic browsing history grouped by date
- Search and batch management support
MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
- Interface available in 51 languages
- Google and Bing search engine support
PRIVACY FIRST
- All data stored locally on your device
- No registration or login required
- No personal data collected
Whether you're reading news, novels, or academic articles, Pinyin Reader is your perfect companion for learning Chinese. Download now and start your efficient Chinese reading journey!