Chinese Console Popup Dictionary

Hover over Chinese characters for definitions, images, examples, visualizations, radicals, frequencies, HSK info, & more

Chinese Console Popup Dictionary: In-Depth Chinese Character Exploration

The 'Chinese Console Popup Dictionary' is an innovative Chrome extension designed to help users decipher Chinese characters in any web page. By simply hovering over words or characters, users gain access to detailed information such as Mandarin Chinese-English translations, pinyin pronunciation, stroke order diagrams, example usage, similar characters, radical components, and images associated with the word. The tool also colorizes characters based on frequency either in the language or on the specific page, providing learners with key insights into the importance or challenge of a character. Users have the flexibility to customize the console according to their preferences, with options to colorize themes, navigate a history of searched words, and show only the information they need.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 650
-2
Rating: 4.64
(14)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-29)
Creation date: 2020-02-20
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 7.90M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Super useful for learning Chinese characters
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Intuitive interface for picking up characters
  • Provides specific features for character frequency and visual interface placement
  • Recommended by multiple users for its effectiveness
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Causes bugs on certain web pages (e.g., footer issues)
  • Text to Speech feature needs an update
Most mentioned
  • The extension is helpful and effective for Chinese learners
  • Users appreciate its lightweight and non-intrusive design
  • Required improvements and updates for certain features
User reviews
It doesnt work. I installed it and nothing shows up after click on the extension.
by Rafa pires, 2025-01-28

Chrome people, don't you dare remove one of the most useful extensions for learning Chinese!!!
by P Barcellona, 2024-11-02

This is exactly what I've been looking for the entire evening! It was so difficult to find. Superuseful, lost of GREAT features. More people must know about it! I'll be recommending it to Chinese learners that I know
by Vitaly_1337_, 2024-03-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chinese Console Popup Dictionary requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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