Chinese Console Popup Dictionary

Hover over Chinese characters for definitions, images, examples, visualizations, radicals, frequencies, HSK info, & more
What is Chinese Console Popup Dictionary?
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.

Extension stats

Users: 637 ▲ 10
Rating: 4.92 (12)
Version: 1.4.5 (Last updated: 2023-03-20)
Creation date: 2020-02-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 8.07M

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Extension summary

Chinese Console - Popup Chinese-English Dictionary is a tool to help you read, explore, and better understand the Chinese characters in any web page on the web.

By hovering over words and characters you are interested in, detailed information will be shown in the console area. The information that Chinese Console shows includes:

  • Mandarin Chinese-English Dictionary definitions
  • Simplified and Traditional characters
  • Pinyin tone pronunciation
  • Animated stroke order digrams
  • A list of example words that a character occurs in
  • A list of similar characters (eg 大犬六穴太尢)
  • Character radical composition information
  • View images associated with the searched word
  • Colorize all characters on the page by frequency in the language
  • Colorize all characters on the page by frequency on the page
  • A flexible layout (display in corners, or on left or right side
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Super useful for learning Chinese characters and vocabulary
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Intuitive interface that is not intrusive on the screen
  • Includes unique features like character frequency
  • Highly recommended by users for language learning
Cons
  • Text to Speech feature needs updating
  • Can cause bugs on certain pages (e.g., footer issue)
Most mentioned
  • Great for picking up Chinese characters
  • Highly recommended for Chinese language learners
  • Integration of useful features for language practice
Recent reviews
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

It is a great plugin to learn Chineese and practice translation. Very lightweight and easy to use. Superusefull. Recommended 100%.
by Mihail Gor, 2022-09-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chinese Console Popup Dictionary requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Chinese Console Popup Dictionary has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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