Useful Chinese learning tools, can be used to convert text into Pinyin/Zhuyin, Trad./Simp. version, or generate vocabulary list

Latest Version

Version
1.7
Update
January 1, 2024
Size
15.26KiB
Developer
www.purpleculture.net
Category
Users
9,000+
Rating
3.35 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Chinese Tools Extension

Useful Chinese learning tools are available in this extension, allowing you to convert selected Chinese text into Pinyin/Zhuyin, Traditional/Simplified versions, or English. Additionally, you can generate a vocabulary list.

Tools provided in this extension includes:
- Chinese to Pinyin/Zhuyin conversion
- Traditional/Simplified Chinese conversion
- Vocabulary list generator
- Dictionary lookup
- Translate to English
- Chinese text to speech

How to use:
Select some Chinese text, right click, move to Chinese Tools, and select tool you want to use.

Features:
Chinese to Pinyin/Zhuyin conversion
1. Context-based Pinyin Correction: The tool will analyze the context of each character and suggest the correct Pinyin. Example: \"行长认为方案是可行的\" will be converted into \"háng zhăng rèn wéi fāng àn shì kĕ xíng de,\" considering the different Pinyin results for the character \"行\" based on the context.
2. Support both Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese;
3. Translation result can be in Pinyin or Zhuyin (Bopomofo) or pinyin tone mark only;
4. Provide pronunciation for each character/word and paragraph;
5. Support export as EPUB, Mobi, PDF, Word document;
6. Built-in function to generate vocabulary list;
7. Support translating from Chinese to more than 30 languages;
8. Displays the boundaries of Chinese words, making it easier to read and understand the text;

Traditional/Simplified Chinese conversion
1. Context based conversion. For example. 皇后发现后天是一个好日子 will be converted into 皇后發現後天是一個好日子, you can find based on the context, character 后 is get different treatments.
2. Terminologies conversion supported. For example, 软件 (ruanjian) in Simplified Chinese will be converted to 軟體 (ruanti) in Traditional Chinese.

Dictionary lookup
1. Allow search by Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / English word / Pinyin
Chinese handwriting recognizer. Enter Chinese characters just by drawing them with your mouse/finger.
2. Provide Pinyin table, which lists all Pinyin combination used in standard Mandarin
3. Print and export details to Word document
4. Generate handwriting practice sheet
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Chinese Tools extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Chinese Tools extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Chinese Tools extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chinese Tools extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Chinese Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chinese Tools extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Chinese Tools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Chinese Tools extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chinese Tools extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chinese Tools extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Chinese Tools extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Chinese Tools extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Chinese Tools extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Chinese Tools extension file

Select and download the Chinese Tools extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Chinese Tools extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Chinese Tools extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Chinese Tools extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Chinese Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sammy So (ID: 000000eacf639399) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/15/2022 It doesn't work. Have fiddled with every single setting. Nothing works.

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r w (ID: 000000b02e7039b0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/08/2021 Malfunctioned. Doesn't see right click menu.

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Frank Tanguy (ID: 0000008abb831dc6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/14/2020 great

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Ta Be (ID: 000000f966f18c0d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2020 best thing ever!

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Lord Fnord (ID: 000000662464ccb4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/08/2019 The "dictionary" is in fact a collection of interesting and intelligent sentences. It's still a work in progress and has many errors in it, but it's the best thing around and a wonderful learning tool. I encourage everyone to contribute to it by sending in thoughtful comments when things can be improved.