Bisa Mandarin - Your AI Mandarin Learning Partner

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Bisa Mandarin - Your AI Mandarin Learning Partner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Transform your favorite Chinese dramas, movies, shows, and any Chinese webpage into interactive Mandarin learning experiences! Bisa Mandarin automatically captures Chinese subtitles from iQIYI, YouTube, and Netflix, and annotates any webpage with pinyin — providing instant pinyin conversion, HSK vocabulary lookup, and multi-language translation powered by AI.                                                                        

✨ Key Features

🎬 Multi-Platform Support
- iQIYI - The most popular platform for Chinese dramas
- YouTube - Learn from authentic Chinese content
- Netflix - Watch and learn simultaneously
- Automatically detects and captures Chinese subtitles in real-time

📖 Smart Learning Tools
- Automatic Pinyin Conversion - Every Chinese character gets pinyin with proper tone marks
- AI-Powered Translation - Translate subtitles to 10 languages instantly
- Vocabulary Breakdown - Break down sentences into individual words with meanings
- Save & Review - Save interesting vocabulary for later study
- Export to CSV - Export your saved vocabulary for use in other apps
- Cloud Sync - Sync saved vocabulary to your bisamandarin.com account

🌐 Page Annotator (NEW)
- One-Click Pinyin - Add pinyin above every Chinese character on any webpage
- Per-Character Accuracy - Each character gets its own pinyin with correct tone
- HSK Vocabulary Lookup - Hover on any word to see HSK level, meanings, and pinyin
- Word Translation - Translate individual words directly from the tooltip
- Save from Any Page - Save vocabulary to your collection while browsing

🌍 Supported Languages
Translate Chinese to:
- Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)
- English
- Thai (ภาษาไทย)
- Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
- Malay (Bahasa Melayu)
- Arabic (العربية)
- Japanese (日本語)
- Korean (한국어)
- Tagalog
- Myanmar (Burmese)

⚙️  Flexible Settings
- Auto Mode - Translations appear automatically as subtitles play
- Manual Mode - Save API tokens by translating only when needed
- Adjustable Opacity - Perfect for dual-monitor setups
- Draggable Sidebar - Position anywhere on screen, even across monitors
- Hidden/Visible - Show or hide sidebar with one click
- Bilingual UI - Full English and Indonesian interface

🚀 How to Use

For Video Subtitles:
1. Login or get a Free API Key at console.groq.com
2. Configure Settings - Choose your target language
3. Watch Videos - Go to iQIYI, YouTube, or Netflix
4. Enable Chinese Subtitles - Turn on Simplified Chinese subtitles
5. Start Learning - Watch the magic happen in the sidebar!

For Page Annotator:
1. Visit any webpage with Chinese text
2. Click the Bisa Mandarin icon and press "Annotate This Page"
3. Pinyin appears above every character instantly
4. Hover on any word for dictionary lookup and translation

☁️  Cloud Features (Plus)
- Sync vocabulary across devices via bisamandarin.com
- AI-powered translation without your own API key
- Vocabulary breakdown powered by Groq AI
- Unlimited cloud vocabulary storage

🔒 Privacy First
- All data stored locally in your browser
- No tracking or analytics
- You control your own API key
- Subtitle text only sent to Groq API for translation
- No data collection by the extension developer

💡 Perfect For
- Mandarin learners at any level
- Drama and movie enthusiasts
- People preparing for HSK exams
- Anyone wanting to improve listening comprehension
- Chinese news and article readers
- Multi-language learners

🎯 Why Bisa Mandarin?
Unlike traditional subtitle translators, Bisa Mandarin is specifically designed for language learning. With pinyin conversion, HSK vocabulary lookup, vocabulary breakdown, cloud sync, and the ability to annotate any webpage — you're not just watching or reading, you're actively learning.

📝 Important Notes
- For YouTube and Netflix, only manually uploaded Chinese subtitles are supported (not auto-generated)
- Plus users get AI features without managing API keys
- Internet connection required for translations and cloud sync

🆘 Support
Need help or have suggestions? Visit https://bisamandarin.com/contact

Start learning Mandarin the fun way - through your favorite shows and any Chinese content on the web! 🎉

Transform every viewing and reading session into a learning opportunity with Bisa Mandarin.