# ZHEGE: Chinese Translator — Pictographs&pinyin&translation

> Chinese-Russian dictionary and translator with character recognition and voice/photo translation. (iPhone/iPad app by GAX, TOO.)

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- Developer: [GAX, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774666220)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zhege-chinese-translator/id6774666218/reviews.md

## What is ZHEGE?

ZHEGE is a Chinese-Russian dictionary and translator for those who are learning Chinese, preparing for the HSK, or want to quickly understand characters, words, and phrases.

 Search for Chinese words, characters, pinyin, and Russian translations, and when you need more, translate entire phrases by voice, photo, or directly in a conversation with your interlocutor.

 The word card shows the most important information at a glance: spelling, pinyin with tones, voiceover, translation, examples, and the HSK level.

ZHEGE is suitable for both beginners and advanced users: for studying, reading, repeating words, and working with any Chinese text.

 Dictionary and Learning
• Search by characters, pinyin, and Russian translation;
• Word and character cards: spelling, translation, and examples;
• Pinyin with tones and voice pronunciation at normal and slow speeds;
• Words by HSK levels;
• Favorites and word collections for repetition;
• Search history.

Translation and text analysis
• Chinese-Russian and Russian-Chinese translation (direction is determined automatically);
• Chinese text analysis: analysis by words and characters with translation and pinyin.

 Voice and photo
• voice input: speak a word or phrase — the app will recognize it and find the translation;
• voice translation: dictate a message and immediately get a ready-made translation to copy and send (with the ability to correct the text and translate it again);
• Photo translation: take a photo of a sign, menu, or document, and ZHEGE will recognize the Chinese text in the photo and translate it.
• Direct translation on the image: the translation is displayed on top of the photo, and tapping on a phrase opens its definition in the dictionary. 

 Live communication
• Real-time conversation translation: speak in turns, and the app will translate your responses and help you communicate with a native speaker. 

 Learn Chinese more effectively, quickly, and peacefully with ZHEGE.

Subscription
ZHEGE Plus and ZHEGE Pro are auto-renewable subscriptions. The first 7 days are free. Price and subscription period are shown in the app on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID settings.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Terms of Service: https://zhege.org/en/terms
Privacy Policy: https://zhege.org/en/privacy

## Key features

- Chinese-Russian dictionary and translator
- Character, pinyin, and word search
- Voice and photo translation
- Real-time conversation translation
- HSK level vocabulary
- Word collections and history


## Frequently asked questions about ZHEGE

### What is ZHEGE?

ZHEGE is a Chinese-Russian dictionary and translator designed to assist users in learning Chinese, preparing for HSK exams, and understanding Chinese characters, words, and phrases.

### How does ZHEGE help with learning Chinese?

ZHEGE provides features like character and word cards with pronunciation, pinyin with tones, example sentences, and vocabulary organized by HSK levels. It also includes favorites and word collections for repetition.

### Can ZHEGE translate text from photos?

Yes, ZHEGE offers photo translation. You can take a picture of a sign, menu, or document, and the app will recognize and translate the Chinese text directly on the image.

### Does ZHEGE support real-time conversation translation?

Yes, ZHEGE features real-time conversation translation. You can speak in turns, and the app will translate your responses, facilitating communication with native speakers.

### What devices is ZHEGE available on?

ZHEGE is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices.

### How often is ZHEGE updated?

The latest version of ZHEGE was released on August 3, 2026, suggesting regular updates to improve functionality and content.

### What is the age rating for ZHEGE?

ZHEGE has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners.

### Is ZHEGE free to use?

Yes, ZHEGE is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.6 — 2026-09-10

* Translations on photos taken at an angle no longer drift: labels sit right on the lines and stay fully readable.
* A photo is no longer lost when the phone closes the app during shooting — the shot opens for recognition by itself.
* The "Take a photo / Choose from gallery" picker now matches the app's own style.

### 1.4.5 — 2026-09-07

* New translation screen: source on top, translation below, tap to copy
* Pinyin now sits under its own character instead of a separate line
* Translation and search history is now a swipeable card strip
* The input field can be collapsed so the translation is fully visible
* Text size adapts to how long the text is
* More characters per request: 1000 once you sign up, 2500 on a paid plan

### 1.4.3 — 2026-09-05

* Translation can now run right on your phone: offline and without spending your limit
* Cloud translation uses the same daily limit as text analysis
* New home screen: feature tiles and a single input field within thumb reach
* Tone colors in translation, translation history, new navigation icons
* Dozens of interface fixes: capsule notifications, sheets, hints

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-31

* New "Speech & translation" setting: four profiles — everything in the cloud, speech on the phone, translation on the phone, everything on the phone
* Live dictation: text and translation appear while you speak
* Dictation translation is now as fast as in Conversation
* Photo translation now works offline too
* Offline speech uses your phone's voice — and stays silent instead of erroring when no voice is available
* Offline mode turns on automatically when the connection drops, without error spam
* Offline conversation starts recording instantly
* Fixed a crash when swiping the offline sheet closed

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-28

* Offline mode: translation works without internet, language packs download automatically
* Clear offline indication: badge, notifications and a status sheet
* Your profile no longer resets when the network drops
* Offline voice input: on-device speech recognition with local translation
* Smoother animations and minor fixes

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