Hanzi Popup

Transform your Chinese reading with Hanzi Popup. Understand any character instantly — with Pinyin, definitions, HSK level, and AI pronunciation — without ever leaving the page. Whether you're studying for an HSK exam, reading Chinese news, or exploring the language for the first time, Hanzi Popup is here to make every word understandable.


KEY FEATURES

• Instant Character Lookup: Tap any Chinese character to see its definition, Pinyin, tone color, HSK level, and usage examples — right where you're reading.

• AI Text-to-Speech: Hear natural Chinese pronunciation using Kokoro or Qwen3 TTS engines, with word-by-word highlighting as audio plays.

• Definition Translation: View definitions in English, your native language, or both at once. Supports 20+ languages including French, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, and more.

• HSK Learning Tools: Set a target HSK level, color-code characters by proficiency, add Pinyin annotation above characters, and underline words to focus your study.

• Word Saving & Export: Save words automatically or manually, organize them into folders, and export to Anki for flashcard review.


BENEFITS

• Convenience: Use Hanzi Popup as a Safari extension on any website, or open the built-in browser — no app switching, no interruptions.

• Efficiency: See everything you need in one tap — definition, pronunciation, HSK level, and tone color — so you spend less time looking things up and more time reading.

• Accessibility: Works in Safari on any Chinese website and in the built-in reader, anytime, anywhere — on the train, at a café, or at your desk.

• Broad Appeal: Suitable for all learners, from complete beginners building HSK 1 vocabulary to advanced readers tackling HSK 7-9 content.


USAGE SCENARIOS

• On the go: Open any Chinese article in Safari and tap unknown characters for instant lookup while commuting or traveling.

• At home: Use Prestudy Mode to preview vocabulary from an article in the sidebar before reading — build context before you dive in.

• During work: Read Chinese business content, emails, or documents with character conversion between Simplified and Traditional Chinese (including Hong Kong and Taiwan variants).

• For leisure: Follow Chinese social media, blogs, or news with colored Hanzi highlighting and Pinyin annotations to keep reading flowing naturally.


PREMIUM
Unlock the full Hanzi Popup experience with Premium: colored Hanzi, Pinyin annotation, HSK highlighting and underlines, TTS engines, definition translation, character conversion, Prestudy Mode, and more.


CONTACT
Have questions or need support? Reach out to us at krmanik@outlook.com. We're here to help!


TERMS & PRIVACY
By using this app, you agree to Hanzi Popup's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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