Hanzi Popup
Chinese Language Reader for iOS
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What is Hanzi Popup?
Hanzi Popup is a Chinese popup dictionary Safari extension designed for iOS that helps users learn Chinese while browsing. It instantly displays detailed information about any Chinese character on a webpage, including its meaning, Pinyin, and usage, without interrupting your browsing flow in Safari.
Key features include automatic Pinyin display for all Hanzi characters on the page, color-coded Hanzi and Pinyin to distinguish pronunciation tones, and the ability to toggle between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. The tool also displays Zhuyin alongside Pinyin for users who prefer this phonetic system, and offers personalization options for tone colors and font sizes.
Hanzi Popup automatically saves words encountered on web pages to personalized word lists for future review, and allows easy export of these saved word lists to apps like Anki for efficient vocabulary review across different devices. It is specifically designed for Chinese language learners who want to expand their vocabulary while reading Chinese content online.
The tool is ideal for iOS users who browse Chinese content in Safari and want instant dictionary access without switching apps. It works as a browser extension that activates when clicking on Chinese characters to view definitions.
Hanzi Popup pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free - The Hanzi Popup Safari extension is available as a free tool with no mentioned paid plans or subscription fees.
Hanzi Popup pros
- Instant character lookup without interrupting browsing in Safari
- Automatic Pinyin display for all Hanzi characters on page
- Color-coded Hanzi and Pinyin for tone distinction
- Toggle between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters
- Zhuyin display alongside Pinyin for multiple pronunciation options
- Customizable tone colors and font sizes
- Automatic word saving to personalized word lists
- Export saved word lists to Anki for vocabulary review
- Space-based Hanzi display for websites where normal mode fails
- Website exclusion option to disable extension on specific sites
- Works seamlessly as Safari extension on iOS
- No need to switch apps while reading Chinese content
- Helps with accurate pronunciation while reading Chinese words
- Expands vocabulary by learning characters encountered online
- Personalized word lists for future review
Hanzi Popup cons
- Only works in Safari browser on iOS
- Requires extension to be enabled in Safari settings
- May need page refresh for first-time use
- Only supports Chinese characters, not other languages
- Depends on having the Hanzi Popup app open in background
- Limited to iOS devices, not available for Android
- No desktop browser support mentioned
- Requires manual activation of dictionary in Safari toolbar
Frequently asked questions about Hanzi Popup
What is Hanzi Popup?
Hanzi Popup is a Chinese popup dictionary Safari extension for iOS that instantly displays detailed information about any Chinese character on a webpage, including its meaning, Pinyin, and usage, without interrupting browsing.
How do I enable Hanzi Popup in Safari?
Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions > Hanzi Popup and toggle it to Allow Extension. Then in Safari, tap the button at the bottom of the toolbar, enable the extension, and activate the dictionary.
Does Hanzi Popup work on Android?
No, Hanzi Popup is specifically designed as a Safari extension for iOS devices only. It does not support Android browsers.
Can I toggle between Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Yes, Hanzi Popup effortlessly allows you to toggle between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters, adapting to different writing systems and expanding your vocabulary.
How do I save words I encounter while browsing?
Hanzi Popup automatically saves words encountered on web pages, adding them to personalized word lists for future review without requiring manual input.
Can I export my saved word lists to other apps?
Yes, you can easily export saved word lists to use in apps like Anki, enabling efficient vocabulary review across different apps and devices.
What phonetic systems does Hanzi Popup support?
Hanzi Popup displays both Pinyin and Zhuyin, giving users multiple pronunciation options depending on their preference for phonetic systems.
Can I customize the appearance of the popup?
Yes, you can personalize the appearance with options to adjust tone colors, font sizes, and additional settings to match your preferences.
What if the normal mode doesn't work on some websites?
Hanzi Popup offers a space-based Hanzi display option for websites where normal mode is not working, and you can also exclude specific websites from using the extension.
Do I need to keep the Hanzi Popup app open?
Yes, the first enable extension in Safari requires letting the Hanzi Popup app run in background to work properly.