# Chinese Reader

> Learn to read Chinese with photo scan, pinyin, jyutping, and definitions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vivi.ChineseReader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vivi.ChineseReader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vivi.ChineseReader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** vivivi
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,124
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-21
- **First published:** 2025-05-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivi.ChineseReader)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/vivits/chineseReader#privacy-policy-for-app-users](https://github.com/vivits/chineseReader#privacy-policy-for-app-users)

## Description

Learn to Read Chinese with OCR &amp; Pinyin Support<br><br>Accelerate your Chinese reading skills through real-world text. This app helps learners of Mandarin and Cantonese read and understand unfamiliar Chinese characters directly from photos. Just take a picture of any Chinese text, tap on a word, and instantly get pinyin, jyutping, and clear definitions.<br><br>Perfect for students, travelers, or anyone aiming to become fluent in reading Simplified or Traditional Chinese.<br><br>Designed for Learning:<br>    - Enhance reading fluency by interacting with real Chinese text<br>    - Tap characters to reveal meaning<br>    - Supports both Mandarin (pinyin) and Cantonese (jyutping)<br>    - Offline dictionary access — no internet required<br><br>Master Chinese through immersive reading, learning through natural exposure.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.vivi.ChineseReader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vivi.ChineseReader)