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Instantly view pinyin for Chinese text on any website. Perfect for Mandarin learners.
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Github: https://github.com/TijnR/pinyin-extension
Shout out: https://pinyin-pro.cn/
Pinyin Pro makes reading Chinese online simple. It adds pinyin directly above Chinese characters as you browse, so you can see pronunciation and tones instantly. No need to switch tabs or copy text into a dictionary. Stay focused, learn faster, and read more confidently.
Features:
- Read pinyin on any site, from articles to social media and study materials.
- Instantly check pronunciation and tones without interrupting your reading.
- Keeps the page layout clean; pinyin appears inline as you scroll.
- Easy to turn on or off from the Chrome toolbar.
- Fast, lightweight, and won’t get in your way.
- Fully private; everything runs locally in your browser, no account needed.
How it works:
1. Open any webpage with Chinese text.
2. Click the Pinyin Pro icon to activate.
3. Scroll and read; pinyin appears automatically. Click again to deactivate.
Latest reviews
- (2025-09-12) Nina -: This pin yin extension is really useful for learning Mandarin! It makes reading characters way easier now, especially if you forget some characters... the automatic pin yin overlay comes in super handy! I can highly recommend this extension for everyone who is trying to level up their Chinese on the web. Love it!!