Chinese to English voice translator
Speak Chinese and hear English — or speak English and hear Chinese — in under a second. Speaklu is a live Chinese to English voice translator that also shows a text transcript and translates Chinese audio from videos as it plays.
Translate Chinese to English by voice
Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language — over 1.1 billion. Speaklu translates spoken Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin instantly, and shows Chinese characters plus English in the transcript.
Pick Chinese ↔ English
Choose the language pair once. Speaklu remembers it for the whole conversation.
Tap and speak
Speak Chinese or English naturally. Speaklu detects which language is being spoken.
Hear and read it
The translation is spoken aloud in a natural voice and shown as text in the transcript.
English to Chinese voice translation
Translation works both ways. Speak English and Speaklu says it in Chinese for the person in front of you, then translates their Chinese reply back into English. With two-way conversation mode you never have to switch directions manually.
Translate Chinese audio to English, live
Watching a Chinese video, livestream or podcast on your phone? Speaklu's live subtitle mode listens to the audio playing on your device and shows English subtitles in real time — on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other apps. Speaklu translates live audio as it plays; it does not translate uploaded audio files or recordings.
Chinese voice to English text
Every translation is also saved as text. The transcript shows what was said in Chinese and the English translation, so you can re-read a conversation, copy an address, or check a word you missed.
Common Chinese phrases with English translation
Useful Chinese phrases for travel and everyday conversation, with simple pronunciation. Or just say them in English and let Speaklu speak the Chinese for you.
| English | Chinese | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | 你好 | nǐ hǎo |
| Thank you | 谢谢 | xièxie |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手间在哪里？ | xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ |
| How much does this cost? | 这个多少钱？ | zhège duōshao qián |
| I don't understand | 我听不懂 | wǒ tīng bù dǒng |
| Can you speak more slowly? | 请说慢一点 | qǐng shuō màn yīdiǎn |
| I need help | 我需要帮助 | wǒ xūyào bāngzhù |
| Nice to meet you | 很高兴认识你 | hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ |
Chinese accents & dialects
Mandarin is tonal: the same syllable means different things depending on pitch, which makes it hard for learners. Speaklu handles the tones for you. Cantonese, spoken in Hong Kong and Guangdong, is a separate spoken language; Speaklu focuses on Mandarin as spoken in mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore.
Who uses the Chinese to English translator
Business with Chinese suppliers
Talk to factories, suppliers and partners at trade fairs or on calls in real time.
Travel in China & Taiwan
Get around Beijing, Shanghai or Taipei without learning tones first.
Chinese videos & livestreams
Follow Chinese dramas, Douyin-style clips and livestreams with live English subtitles.
Family & friends
Talk naturally with Mandarin-speaking relatives and friends.
Frequently asked questions
Can Speaklu translate Chinese to English by voice?
Yes. Speak Chinese and Speaklu speaks the English translation out loud and shows it as text in under a second. It also works from English to Chinese.
Is the Chinese to English voice translator free?
Speaklu is free to download on the App Store, with a free trial for premium real-time translation features.
Can I translate Chinese audio to English?
Yes, for live audio. Speaklu's live subtitle mode translates Chinese audio from videos and streams playing on your phone in real time. It does not translate uploaded audio files.
Does Speaklu show a Chinese to English transcript?
Yes. Each translation appears as text, showing the original Chinese and the English translation.
Does Speaklu translate Mandarin or Cantonese?
Speaklu focuses on Mandarin Chinese for voice translation.
Does the transcript show Chinese characters?
Yes, the transcript shows simplified Chinese characters alongside the English translation.