# Pinyin Reader > Learn Chinese with pinyin: read web & PDF, translate, pronounce, flashcards. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pinyinreader.pinyin\_reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pinyinreader.pinyin_reader) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.pinyinreader.pinyin_reader` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** 2008-horse - **Category:** EDUCATION - **Downloads:** 239 - **Version:** 1.0.15 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08 - **First published:** 2026-03-31 - **Publisher country:** CN - **Size:** 60 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pinyinreader.pinyin_reader) - **Website:** [https://2008-horse.com](https://2008-horse.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://2008-horse.com/products/pinyin-reader/docs/app-privacy-policy](https://2008-horse.com/products/pinyin-reader/docs/app-privacy-policy) ## Description Pinyin Reader - A smart reading tool designed for Chinese language learners.

Browse any Chinese web page with automatic pinyin annotations on Chinese characters. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Pinyin Reader helps improve your reading efficiency and pronunciation skills.

Key Features:

SMART PINYIN ANNOTATIONS
- Built-in browser that automatically adds pinyin to Chinese characters
- Color-coded tonal pinyin and toneless display modes
- One-tap toggle for pinyin display

HSK LEVEL FILTER
- Choose your level, from HSK 1 to HSK 7-9
- Pinyin fades from the words you already know
- Names, proper nouns and technical terms keep their pinyin
- Works in Reader Mode, the PDF reader and the built-in browser
- Applies instantly, covers 6,330 words, fully offline

IMMERSIVE READER MODE
- Ad-free, distraction-free reading experience
- Adjustable font size, font style, and background themes
- Tap any character to view definitions and hear standard pronunciation

TRANSLATION
- Translate page content into 108 target languages
- Seamless translation integrated within Reader Mode

PDF READER
- Open local PDF files with automatic pinyin annotations
- Translate PDF content into your target language
- Tap characters for pronunciation and dictionary lookup
- Outline navigation, text/pinyin search, and theme switching
- Pinyin scales with the page as you pinch to zoom, sharp at any level
- Never overlaps the text or clips tone marks

LISTENING MODE
- Sentence-by-sentence text-to-speech playback
- Karaoke-style pinyin highlighting synced with audio playback
- Adjustable speed (0.4x to 2.0x) for different proficiency levels
- Current sentence highlighting for easy follow-along

VOICE CUSTOMIZATION
- Browse all Chinese speech synthesis voices available on your device
- Preview each voice before selecting
- Supports system voices and third-party TTS engines
- Guided setup for installing Google TTS and Chinese voice data

SHADOWING PRACTICE
- Record your reading after listening to the reference audio
- Intelligent scoring system for real-time pronunciation assessment
- Continuous improvement of your Mandarin pronunciation

COLLECTION & NOTES
- Save vocabulary and favorite sentences for review
- Add personal notes with color tags
- Archive management organized by source page

LEARNING GROWTH SYSTEM
- Daily learning streak to build consistent habits
- Customizable daily goals (5 to 60 minutes)
- XP rewards for reading, listening, shadowing, reviewing, and collecting
- 3 daily quests at starter, core, and challenge levels
- 6 achievement milestones from first session to mastery
- Share a redesigned card with streak, stats, vocabulary, and QR code
- Optional daily reminders to keep your streak alive

BOOKMARKS & HISTORY
- Bookmark frequently visited pages
- Automatic browsing history grouped by date
- Search and batch management support

MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
- Interface available in 51 languages
- Google and Bing search engine support

PRIVACY FIRST
- All data stored locally on your device
- No registration or login required
- No personal data collected

Whether you're reading news, novels, or academic articles, Pinyin Reader is your perfect companion for learning Chinese. Download now and start your efficient Chinese reading journey! ## Rankings - #1,645,008 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.pinyinreader.pinyin_reader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Pinyiner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astratech.chinesereader_free) — 46,566 users, 4.60 / 5 - [Pinyiner RU](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astratech.pinyiner_free_ru) — 1,238 users - [HanziTap](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taogidesign.hanzitap) — 5 users - [Pinyiner Premium](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astratech.chinesereader) — 594 users, 4.18 / 5 - [Chinese Text to Pinyin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iwao.pinyinlog) — 2,133 users - [IPA Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ipareader.ipa_reader) — 166 users - [Chinese Pinyin: Learn Mandarin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.patgdut.pinyinhelper) — 3,791 users - [Pinyin Web & EPUB](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.ucam.ssb22.pinyinwol) — 18,302 users, 4.81 / 5 - [Chinese Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vivi.ChineseReader) — 1,124 users - [PinPinYin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rubytap_ocr_validation) — 29 users - [Display Chinese](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.formosa.displaychinese) — 79 users - [Pinyin Converter & Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kenartoflife.pinyinscanner) — 4,188 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pinyinreader.pinyin_reader)