Look up Chinese by hovering over words.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
37.45MiB
Developer
Category
Users
7
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Tiếng Việt
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Permissions
Storage
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LingLook Extension

Learn Chinese effortlessly while browsing! LingLook is a browser extension that instantly looks up Chinese words as you hover over them on any webpage!

** Features **
- Instant Chinese word lookup in any web page by hovering over text
- Support for both simplified and traditional Chinese characters
- Word definitions with pinyin, HSK level, and TOCFL level
- Detailed character information: stroke order animation, frequency, radical, origin, etc.
- Quick word copy and Google Images search
- Support for keyboard shortcuts
- Customizable appearance and behavior
- Supports English and Vietnamese dictionaries

** How to use **
- Pin LingLook icon to your toolbar for easy access. You can click on it to enable/disable the popup function, or press the default shortcut Alt+O (or Option+O on Mac). You can configure this shortcut in the extension's settings page.
- Use the mouse to hover over a Chinese word, and a popup window will appear.
- Inside the popup window, you can see the word's definition, pinyin, HSK level, TOCFL level.
- When you first hover over a word, the popup window will appear with a dotted border. After 400ms, the popup will change to have a solid outline. From here, you can move the mouse into the popup to change tabs or select entries.
- You can also configure the popup to show only when you hold a key like Control. In that case, the popup will not be interactive until you release that key. After you release the key, it will immediately become interactive.
- Click on the word, and you can copy it to clipboard or search it with Google Images.
- Switch to the \"Character\" tab, here you can see detailed character information like stroke order animation, frequency, radical, origin, etc.
- Customize the appearance and behavior of LingLook by clicking on the settings gear icon in the popup window.

** Troubleshooting **
If for some reason the extension does not work as expected, try enabling/disabling the extension, reloading the page, or restarting the browser. If you want to report an issue or have any other suggestions, please open an issue on LingLook's GitHub repository https://github.com/ph0ngp/linglook/issues

** Rating **
If you love using LingLook, please don't hesitate to leave a 5-star review! It would make my day!

** Source code **
LingLook is a completely free and open-source software licensed under GPL-3.0. The source code is available at https://github.com/ph0ngp/linglook
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "LingLook", "author": "Phong Phan", "version": "1.1.1", "description": "__MSG_extension_description__", "default_locale": "en", "minimum_chrome_version": "100", "icons": { "16": "images/linglook-16.png", "32": "images/linglook-32.png", "48": "images/linglook-48.png", "96": "images/linglook-96.png", "128": "images/linglook-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "linglook-background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/linglook-disabled-16.png", "32": "images/linglook-disabled-32.png", "48": "images/linglook-disabled-48.png" }, "default_title": "__MSG_command_toggle_disabled__" }, "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": true, "page": "options.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*"], "match_about_blank": true, "js": ["linglook-content.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start" }, { "matches": ["https://docs.google.com/*"], "js": ["linglook-gdocs-bootstrap.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start", "world": "MAIN" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "css/popup-fonts.css", "css/selection.css", "data/hanzi-writer-data/*.json", "fonts/*.woff2" ], "matches": [ "" ] }], "offline_enabled": true, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+O" }, "description": "__MSG_command_toggle_description__" } }}
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How to download and manually install LingLook extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a LingLook 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 LingLook Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install LingLook 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 LingLook extension file

Select and download the LingLook 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 LingLook 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 LingLook 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 LingLook 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 LingLook extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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