Currently the best Chinese popup dictionary. More features. Frequently updated.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.0
Update
February 26, 2023
Size
6.13MiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.72131 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ContextMenus
Tts
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Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary Extension

The most up-to-date Chinese dictionary extension for Chrome. Easier to use, with more features and more frequently updated than any other.

Hover over the Chinese words to get their pronunciation and meaning.

Turn it on and off by clicking on the extension icon.

Better than Perapera and Zhongwen, with more functionality:
- **Read aloud** with mainland and Taiwan options
- **Hanzi character information**
- **Stroke order animation**
- Cleaner white default theme
- Enable/disable Pinyin, Zhuyin and definitions
- More lookup options
- Bug fixes

Zhongzhong is in active development. Request a feature and we'll consider it for implementation!
https://github.com/PabloRomanH/zhongzhong/issues

For detailed usage instructions and keyboard shortcuts, check out the message that is displayed after turning on the extension.

**Changes**:

1.3.0

- Setting colors for the tones is now also applied to zhuyin.
- Stroke animations are working again.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (February 26 2023.

1.2.9

- Added option to disable Skritter shortcut.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (March 27 2020).

1.2.8

- Fixed shortcuts with Alt.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (November 22 2019).

1.2.7

- Key shortcut to enable/disable the extension can be remapped to any Alt + [key] combination.
- Key shortcuts to open online references can be disabled in the options.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (July 20 2019).

1.2.6

- **Enable and disable the extension with the new key shortcut**: Alt + Z
- Disabling tone colors now also affects Zhuyin.
- Changing font now also affects Zhuyin.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (November 10 2018).
- Several small fixes.

1.2.4

- New option in the options page to disable quick settings key shortcuts for people who don't use them.
- When adjusting the vertical position of the popup (with X/Y keys) the position is now remembered until you disable the extension.
- Dictionary selection is now forgotten when you disable the extension and enable it again. You can still choose the default dictionary in the options page.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (March 21 2018).

1.2.3

- Fixed a bug with some characters with variants.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (Jan 21 2018).

1.2.2

- Fixed Taiwanese read-aloud setting.
- You can now change the color of tones in the options page.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (Dec 26 2017).

1.2.1

- Fixed YellowBridge lookup.
- JuKuu lookup blocked by JuKuu. Disabling it for now.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (Dec 17 2017).

1.2.0

- Added Chinese Cangjie codes in hanzi view.
- Fixed position of stroke order animation.
- Updated Chinese Grammar Wiki keywords.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (Nov 19 2017).

1.1.4

- Added keyboard shortcut guide to the options page.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (May 19 2017).

1.1.3

- Fixed some bugs in Zhuyin (Bopomofo)
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (February 7 2017).

1.1.2

- **Stroke order animations** integrated in the Hanzi information view!
- Can change the default dictionary to the Hanzi information view.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (November 11 2016).

1.1.1

- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (October 7 2016).

1.1.0

- Added lookup for hanzi stroke order and the Koohii.com Heisig study tool.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (September 11 2016).

1.0.9

- **Read-aloud!** Press the 'V' key to hear the pronunciation of the word.

1.0.8

- **Hanzi information!** Press the Enter or Shift keys to switch to the new Hanzi information view and back.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (July 17 2016).

1.0.7

- Updated graphics and icons.

1.0.6

- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (April 16 2016) with more than 700 added entries and 2600 improved entries.

1.0.5

- Cosmetic improvements to the default white theme.
- Updated to the latest version of the CEDICT Chinese dictionary (November 28).
- Added 2 new online lookup resources: Moedict and Baidu Baike.

1.0.3

- Redesigned options page. Now configuration is applied instantly.
- Added option to choose between 3 different fonts: serif, sans-serif and handwritten.
- For old or alternative characters: Now their definitions are showed instead of showing only a rather unuseful message \"variant of ...\".

1.0.2

- Added option to disable showing definitions.
- Added keybindings to toggle showing Pinyin, Zhuyin and definitions.
- New default white theme.
- Option to show only traditional or simplified characters.

1.0.1

- Updated to last CEDICT Chinese dictionary version.
- Added option to disable Pinyin.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "background": { "scripts": [ "dict.js", "main.js", "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/zhongzhong19.png", "38": "images/zhongzhong38.png" }, "default_title": "Enable Zhongzhong (Alt+Z)" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "js/jquery-1.7.1.min.js", "content.js" ], "matches": [ "\\u003Call_urls>" ] } ], "description": "Currently the best Chinese popup dictionary. More features. Frequently updated.", "icons": { "128": "images/zhongzhong128.png", "48": "images/zhongzhong48.png", "38": "images/zhongzhong38.png", "32": "images/zhongzhong32.png", "19": "images/zhongzhong19.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "contextMenus", "tts" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.3.0", "web_accessible_resources": [ "css/*", "js/*", "images/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension file

Select and download the Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary 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 Zhongzhong: An improved Chinese Dictionary extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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MeiAn Huang (ID: 00000032ed5b8088) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/06/2023 It really IS the best free pop-up Chinese dictionary in the Chrome store. As an int-adv Chinese learner, I can't live without it! Very underrated. Able to, with a quick hover, see the meanings and pronunciations of compound words and idioms, as well as each individual word or character in the phrase. If you're still learning characters, the shift+hover feature is a great reference tool. The sound works for me, although with a delay, but the voice is very nice.

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OvO (ID: 000000c51971733d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2023 This makes reading so much easier and really helped motivate me to read chinese novels to improve my chinese! Thanks to the genius that created this extention I am forever gratful!

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Hakan Alpay (ID: 0000007aab7c71dc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/14/2023 character stroke order animation not working rn

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ikhwan (ID: 0000006d906209fb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/21/2022 very helpful... been wondering in years about an app like this... thankfully, I just discovered this extension today... idk, should I be happy because found this app? or should I be sad because not discovered it years ago? but at last, this is a s t o u n d i n g a s t o n i s h i n g

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Teksong Eap (ID: 000000c4efdfc7e6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/22/2022 The most excellent extension for reading chinese I have ever found, a must have, also quite customizable