# LingLook — Learn Chinese while browsing!

> Safari extension for instant Chinese word lookup and detailed character analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Hai Phong Phan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linglook/id6738310788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hai Phong Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780132931)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 146 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2024-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linglook/id6738310788/reviews.md

## What is LingLook?

Learn Chinese effortlessly while browsing! LingLook is a Safari extension that instantly looks up Chinese words as you hover over them on any webpage - no more switching to another app to look up!

** Features **
- Instant Chinese word lookup in any web page by hovering over text
- Support for both simplified and traditional Chinese characters
- Word definitions with pronunciation (pinyin, zhuyin/bopomofo), HSK level, and TOCFL level
- Detailed character information: stroke order animation, frequency, radical, origin, etc.
- Quick copy and Google Images search
- Customizable appearance and behavior
- Supports English, Vietnamese and partial support for French dictionaries

** How to use **
- First, enable the extension by following the in-app instructions.
- After enabling, a small puck will appear on your Safari webpage. Move the puck around and look up Chinese words!
- Enable/disable the puck by clicking on the extension icon.
- Puck controls:
  - Single-tap on the puck: Toggle lookup function.
  - Double-tap on the puck: Switch lookup direction (up/down).
- Inside the popup window, you can see the word's definition, pronunciation (pinyin or zhuyin), HSK level, TOCFL level.
- Tap on the word, and you can copy it to clipboard or search it with Google Images.
- Switch to the "Character" tab, here you can see detailed character information like stroke order animation, frequency, radical, origin, etc.
- Customize the appearance and behavior of LingLook by clicking on the settings gear icon in the popup window.

** Troubleshooting **
If for some reason the extension does not work as expected, try enabling/disabling the extension, reloading the page, or restarting Safari. If you want to report an issue or have any other suggestions, please open an issue on LingLook's GitHub repository https://github.com/ph0ngp/linglook/issues

** Rating **
If you love using LingLook, please don't hesitate to rate it 5 stars in the App Store! It would make my day!

** Source code **
LingLook is a completely free and open-source software, licensed under GPL-3.0. The source code is available at https://github.com/ph0ngp/linglook

## Key features

- Instant Chinese word lookup on webpages
- Simplified and traditional Chinese support
- Definitions with pronunciation and HSK/TOCFL levels
- Detailed character information (stroke order, frequency)
- Quick copy and Google Images search
- Customizable appearance and behavior

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linglook/id6738310788/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect parity with 10ten app

*2026-02-09*

Excellent, high quality extension for reading Chinese. Same functionality as the 10ten extension and just as polished. Highly recommend this

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-11-12*

I wish this existed when I was a kid learning Chinese instead of using the dictionary … maybe then I could’ve found some good reading material online.

### 5/5 — It works great

*2025-01-07*

It’s better than the defunct Frill. So far so good.

## Frequently asked questions about LingLook

### How does LingLook work?

LingLook is a Safari extension that allows you to instantly look up Chinese words on any webpage by simply hovering over them. A small puck appears on the page, which you can move to select words for lookup.

### What kind of Chinese information does LingLook provide?

LingLook offers word definitions with pronunciation (pinyin, zhuyin), HSK and TOCFL levels. It also provides detailed character information, including stroke order animation, frequency, and origin.

### Can LingLook be customized?

Yes, LingLook offers customizable appearance and behavior. You can adjust how the extension looks and functions to suit your preferences through its settings.

### What devices does LingLook support?

LingLook is available for macOS, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It functions as a Safari extension on these Apple devices.

### Is LingLook free to use?

Yes, LingLook is completely free and open-source software. Its source code is available on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license.

### How often is LingLook updated?

The latest version of LingLook is 1.2.2, last updated on December 10, 2025. Updates are released to improve functionality and address issues.

### What is the age rating for LingLook?

LingLook has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, including children.

### Does LingLook have ads?

No, LingLook does not contain advertisements. As a free and open-source application, it provides an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2025-12-10

fix "big logo" bug on some pages

### 1.2.1 — 2025-12-02

support Zhuyin (Bopomofo)

### 1.1.7 — 2025-01-28

search function improved

### 1.1.6 — 2025-01-20

Improve word definition order

### 1.1.5 — 2025-01-02

improve word definition order; update dictionary data

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