ChinesePera-kun is a modified version of Perapera-kun that serves as a Chinese dictionary popup tool.
ChinesePera-kun is a popup Chinese dictionary software that has been modified from its original software Perapera-kun. The software is licensed under the GNU GPL and has generously borrowed its dictionary file from Adsotrans.com. ChinesePera-kun offers a simplified and traditional Chinese version that will provide users with the pinyin reading and English definition when they mouse over Chinese characters. However, it is worth noting that the software's entries are sourced from CEDICT, which is not as comprehensive as its Japanese counterpart.
The software's options menu offers users the choice to export simplified, traditional, or both Chinese versions. Current limitations mean that selecting one character set causes the popup to display in the same character set, with defaulting to simplified characters when both are selected.
ChinesePera-kun offers a range of functions for users. These include the ability to choose a file location to export to, with the option to press the CTRL key to export content to that file. Users can also select an export format for EDICT or with tabs in between, with the pinyin exported without spaces.
The current version's traditional export format is GB2312, which may not be available in future releases. The software requires Firefox 1.0 - 2.0.0 to be installed.
Recently, ChinesePera-kun has undergone several important updates, including the addition of more entries to its dictionary, which allows for faster search. Users can now choose to view more results in the options dialog, although this is off by default. Users can also press enter when over a character to display character information about it.
Finally, ChinesePera-kun now works with both Simplified and Traditional characters, with automatic detection. The newline character is now appropriately outputted upon export, and accidental exporting when copying has been improved to prevent unnecessary errors.
The software's options menu offers users the choice to export simplified, traditional, or both Chinese versions. Current limitations mean that selecting one character set causes the popup to display in the same character set, with defaulting to simplified characters when both are selected.
ChinesePera-kun offers a range of functions for users. These include the ability to choose a file location to export to, with the option to press the CTRL key to export content to that file. Users can also select an export format for EDICT or with tabs in between, with the pinyin exported without spaces.
The current version's traditional export format is GB2312, which may not be available in future releases. The software requires Firefox 1.0 - 2.0.0 to be installed.
Recently, ChinesePera-kun has undergone several important updates, including the addition of more entries to its dictionary, which allows for faster search. Users can now choose to view more results in the options dialog, although this is off by default. Users can also press enter when over a character to display character information about it.
Finally, ChinesePera-kun now works with both Simplified and Traditional characters, with automatic detection. The newline character is now appropriately outputted upon export, and accidental exporting when copying has been improved to prevent unnecessary errors.
What's New
Version 0.2.2: N/A