The Adso Read/Write Chinese Dictionary Plugin:
This plugin provides mouseover popups for any Chinese text viewed through the browser. It supports simplified and traditional Chinese, and comes with a legally-distributable dictionary of over 180,000 terms, the largest of its kind. The plugin also supports real-time editing of dictionary entries, and automates the process of contributing back to the project. See the notes below for details.
Click Here to Install the Adso Chinese Dictionary Plugin
Notes:
- Enable the plugin using the right-click menu your first time. After that the plugin can be instantly toggled on/off with CTRL+SHIFT+A (for Adso)
- When the popup window is open, press "D" to switch between Simplified and Traditional mode.
- Click when a popup is open to enter editing mode. The popup will freeze, and you can edit entries by clicking on them.
- When the extension is running, you can add words to the dictionary by highlighting them on screen. We will be updating the dictionary regularly.
- Please register so we can update you with news of major dictionary releases, etc.
- Bug reports are welcome at david.lancashire@gmail.com
Screenshots:
Display Mode:
Adding Entries (after highlighting):
Editing Entries (after clicking):