Chinese to Pinyin converter
Paste any Chinese text and get the pinyin for every character and word in the HSK 3.0 database (3,000 characters and 9,470 words) — with color-coded tones and audio. Free, no account needed.
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How it works
- Paste text into the box. HanTrace looks up each character and word in the HSK 3.0 database and shows its pinyin above or beside it — words are matched before single characters, the same way a reader chunks text.
- Switch between tone marks (nǐ hǎo) and tone numbers (ni3 hao3). Each syllable is also color-coded by tone, matching the color system used across HanTrace.
- Click the speaker button next to any character or word to hear it, or click the characters themselves for the full detail pages.
Pinyin comes from HanTrace’s HSK 3.0 database; English meanings across the site come from the CC-CEDICT open dictionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Looking for a specific syllable instead? Browse the pinyin index.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters does the converter know?
Every character and word in the HSK 3.0 database — 3,000 characters and 9,470 words. Characters outside the database are shown in grey without pinyin rather than guessed.
What is the difference between tone marks and tone numbers?
Tone marks write the accent above the vowel (nǐ hǎo); tone numbers append a digit after the syllable (ni3 hao3). The fifth, neutral tone gets no digit. Both styles are included so you can match your textbook or flashcard deck.
Why are some characters greyed out with a dash?
Greyed-out characters are not part of the HSK 3.0 database, so HanTrace does not invent a reading for them. Click any matched character or word for its full detail page with audio and stroke order.
Is the pinyin converter free?
Yes — no account, no limits. Audio is pre-generated text-to-speech.