Quick summary
Hi Dictionary is a free educational translation app for mobile devices created by Fun and Hi Tool. It functions as a compact translator that converts detected text into your chosen language and lets users suggest corrections to improve translations. While it doesn't cover every language under the sun, it supports more than 100 languages and offers many features that make translating on the go convenient.
Key capabilities
- Camera-powered translations that let you point and translate text in images.
- Offline translation support so you can look up words and phrases without a network connection.
- Automatic language recognition to identify the source text for you.
- In-app dictionary lookups for definitions and usage.
Useful quick-access tools
- Clipboard quick-translate: highlight text, tap the three-dot menu, and select Hi Dictionary to see a small translation popup at the bottom of the screen.
- Floating quick-access orb: a small hovering icon that sits on top of other apps; drag it to text to translate without opening the full app. When idle it minimizes to a slim tab and can be disabled if you prefer.
Extra features for learning and messaging
- Chat bubble translation for social apps — you can either set a contact’s language manually or let the app detect it automatically.
- A notification-bar shortcut for fast assessment of translations from anywhere in the system.
- Suggested example phrases related to the word you searched to help with context.
- A Word-of-the-Day feature to build vocabulary in English.
Permissions and practical notes
- The floating orb requires permission to appear on top of other apps and may ask for accessibility access; these are enabled through your device settings.
- You must grant the app certain special permissions before some tools will work.
- The orb cannot always be repositioned simply by dragging in every situation.
- The app benefits from frequent updates, and keeping it current is often required for the best experience.
Final take
Hi Dictionary is a compact but capable translator app that competes well with larger services when kept up to date and given the needed permissions. Its combination of offline support, camera translation, and convenient on-screen tools makes it a solid option for everyday translations and casual language learning.
Technical
Title
Hi Dictionary
Requirements
- Android
Language
Chinese (Simplified)
Available languages
- Chinese (Simplified)
- French
- Russian
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- Turkish
- Arabic
License
- Free
Latest update
2026-01-02
Author
Fun and Hi Tool
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