LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary

A modern lightweight mouse-over popup dictionary for Chinese!

LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary - Instant Chinese Translations

LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary is a Chrome extension designed to provide instantaneous translations for Chinese characters. Simply mouse-over any Chinese words and view the translation instantly. This tool also features synchronized settings across devices, text input support, theme customization, and text-to-speech options. For searching specific terms, use Chrome's omnibox with the 'lc' prefix and your desired term in Chinese, Pinyin, or English. This tool is perfect for both language learners and native speakers requiring fluent understanding of web-based Chinese text.
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Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.86
(36)
Version: 1.1.6 (Last updated: 2021-12-19)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tts
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • http://*/*
Size: 6.42M

Other platforms

Not available on Android
LiuChan (v1.1.8)
4.36 (11) 233
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

After you install this extension you have to reload the page(s) you want to use it on and enable it by pressing the extension's button first! This is only necessary after installing the first time or if the extension has updated.

LiuChan (liú chàng) is an extension for chrome that allows you to mouse-over Chinese to instantly lookup the dictionary. 流畅 (liú chàng) stands for fluency in a language.

It started out as a port of RikaiChan (and its Rikai derivatives) and has since grown into an extension that holds its own with new features and improved performance.

Current Features:

  • Instantaneous translation Just hover/mouse over any Chinese characters and words appear just like that!

  • Synchronized settings across all your devices LiuChan will automatically synchronize your settings for you (requires that Chrome sync is enabled)

  • Text input support

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • Customizable character and tone colors
  • Works reliably for translations and definitions
  • Excellent tool for learning Chinese characters
  • Great user interface and easy installation
Cons
  • Conflicts with Dark Reader extension regarding color display
  • Incorrect spelling of the app name in Pinyin
  • Missing English meanings for some simple Chinese characters
  • Lack of auto-start feature when Chrome opens
  • No option to change font size or add custom user dictionaries
Most mentioned
  • Works great for learning new characters
  • Custom character and tone color options
  • Needs improvement on the app name spelling and auto-start feature
  • Conflicts with Dark Reader colors
  • Reliability and consistency in translation
User reviews
这个软件真的太棒了. 好容易使用啊.太好了!!!
by Jesus Christ Is Lord, 2025-01-19

Great tool for learning new characters
by Anna Morales, 2024-07-02

Great tool! The only problem is that the colors are messing up with Dark Reader extension. Please, fix that if you can.
by Den Vortex, 2024-03-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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