Mixed Chinese-English reading tool

Latest Version

Version
1.0.4
Update
June 14, 2024
Size
851KiB
Developer
Category
Users
440
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
Scripting
DeclarativeNetRequest
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MixRead Extension

Mixed Reading

Enhance English vocabulary growth using ample Chinese context, helping users naturally improve their English vocabulary while reading Chinese content.

Features

AI Translation Replacement: Utilizes AI large language model technology for accurate English word replacements.
Word Frequency Statistics: Real-time tracking of the frequency of English words encountered by the user, helping users understand their high-frequency vocabulary.
My Word Bank: Users can select words from the frequency statistics to add to their personal word bank.
Export Translations: Users can export the text with translated replacements for review and in-depth learning.
Bilingual Translation: Provides bilingual translation for English webpage content.

Tool Philosophy

In second language acquisition, the phenomenon of mixing Chinese and English is called code-mixing. It is an effective language learning strategy, using a known language as scaffolding, based on a naturalistic learning approach.

The greatest obstacle for Chinese native speakers learning English is Chinese itself, but it is also the strongest aid. Frequently using Chinese to compare with English can lead to Chinglish. However, using the code-mixing strategy continuously compares and connects with English, naturally absorbing new vocabulary and promoting language acquisition.
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Source Manifest.json

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