Zh-Pinyin-Extension

Overview

Zh-Pinyin Extension simplifies Chinese language learning by enabling one-click conversion of characters to Pinyin and optional translation to English with a double-click. This Chrome extension is designed to enhance comprehension for learners, leveraging a Flask server for conversion and utilizing the py-pinyin package.

Features

Single-click conversion of text to Pinyin
[UPCOMING] Optional double-click conversion to English
[UPCOMING] Triple-click returns text to original state
Seamless integration with Chrome browser

Tools and Technologies Used

Flask
py-pinyin package
google-trans package
Chrome Extensions

Working

The extension utilizes a Flask server to aid in text conversion. On a single click, text within a line or paragraph is converted to Pinyin using the py-pinyin package.

Getting Started

To get started with zh-pinyin-extension, follow the steps:

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/Ddhruv-IOT/zh-pinyin-extension
cd zh-pinyin-extension

Install the dependencies
```
pip install -r requirements.py
```
Start the Flask Server
```
pythom -m flask run
```
Load the Chrome Extension

Open Chrome Extensions, turn on develope mode, the select load unpacked and navigate to chrome-ext folder of this app and then load it
Start the Extension

Click on the Extension to start it

How to Contribute

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests with your enhancements or bug fixes.

Links and Demo

Notes

Ensure that the Flask server is running for text conversion to work properly.
Refer to the documentation for additional details on extension usage and development.

Upcoming Features

Improved user interface
Enhanced language support
Integration with external dictionaries

Thank You

Thank you for using and contributing to En Zh-Cn Pinyin Extension!