Description
Built out of a genuine love for learning Chinese, Wen Reader gives intermediate readers a clean, modern way to read native-level books while getting quick CEDICT definitions with a simple long-press.
Import your own EPUBs, read with great typography, and stay fully offline.
Features:
- EPUB Import & Smooth Reading: open standard EPUB files from Files, with fast pagination powered by Readium and adjustable margins, fonts, and line spacing.
- Instant Dictionary Pop-Ups: long-press any Chinese text to see an inline definition panel using offline CC-CEDICT data and automatic multi-character word segmentation.
- Context & Sharing Tools: quickly copy the selected word, sentence, or paragraph, or send text to Pleco or ChatGPT (when installed) for deeper explanation.
- Simple, Focused Navigation: tap the book title to browse the table of contents, and Wen Reader automatically saves your reading position as you go.
Who is Wen Reader For?
- Readers who can understand native Chinese text with some effort.
- Learners who want a modern, clean EPUB reading experience without distractions.
- Users who benefit from quick dictionary support but do not need the full ecosystem of flashcards, handwriting input, OCR, etc.
Privacy
- No analytics, no tracking, and no personal data collection.
- Everything stays on your device.
Open Source & Licenses
- Wen Reader uses open dictionary and library components.
- Full license information is available inside the app under About → Licenses.
Support
- Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Feel free to contact me at [email protected]. Or visit github.com/oliverzh2000/wen-reader to open an issue.