Soniox App Translator
Speak and understand Chinese in real time
Translate Chinese conversations in real time with no waiting, even as people switch languages mid-sentence.
mobileAvailable on the App Store and Google Play
One tap to record, and Soniox App does the rest
1. Start talking
Tap once to start speaking naturally in Chinese.
2. Translate from-to
Live translation from Chinese to any of 60+ supported languages.
3. Translate between
Live, two-way translation back and forth between Chinese and any other language.
Use Translator on mobile
Translator works on iOS and Android, making it easy to translate conversations in Chinese wherever you are.
Ios and Android
Mobile
Translate conversations in real time, as people speak in Chinese.
- Support natural, two-way conversations involving Chinese
- Handle language switching mid-sentence seamlessly
- Designed for travel, in-person conversations, and calls
How Translator fits into the Soniox App
Translator, Smart Scribe, and Voice Typing cover three ways people work with speech:
Translator
Translate in real time across 60+ languages
One app. One subscription. Everything you do with voice in Chinese.
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Translate conversations involving Chinese in real time with Soniox.
mobileAvailable on the App Store and Google Play
Works across 60+ languages, including Chinese
AfrikaansAlbanianArabicAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBengaliBosnianBulgarianCatalanChineseCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFinnishFrenchGalicianGermanGreekGujaratiHebrewHindiHungarianIndonesianItalianJapaneseKannadaKazakhKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalayalamMarathiNorwegianPersianPolishPortuguesePunjabiRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishTagalogTamilTeluguThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelsh
Frequently asked questions
What is Soniox Translator for Chinese?arrow_downward
Soniox Translator is a real-time voice translation tool that translates spoken conversations involving Chinese as people are talking, without waiting for the end of a sentence.
Does Soniox Translator work in real time for Chinese?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox Translator translates Chinese speech in real time, producing natural, readable translations before a sentence is finished — so conversations stay fluid.
How is this different from Google Translate?arrow_downward
Most translators wait for pauses or full sentences before translating.
Soniox Translator translates Chinese speech continuously, mid-speech, reducing delays and making live conversations feel natural.
Soniox Translator translates Chinese speech continuously, mid-speech, reducing delays and making live conversations feel natural.
Which languages does Soniox Translator support?arrow_downward
Soniox Translator supports 60+ languages, covering 3,600 language pairs for real-time translation — including translation to and from Chinese.
Can Soniox Translator translate conversations both ways?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox Translator supports two-way translation, allowing each participant to speak in their own language while seeing live translations involving Chinese.
Do I need to wait for someone to finish speaking before it translates?arrow_downward
No. Translation starts before the speaker finishes their sentence and continuously updates as they continue talking — including when translating Chinese.
Does Soniox Translator work with accents and real-world Chinese speech?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox is built for real-world conversations, handling accents, fast speech, names, numbers, and mixed-language input involving Chinese.
Is Soniox Translator useful for in-person conversations and travel?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox Translator is designed for live, face-to-face conversations, travel, meetings, and everyday communication involving Chinese.
Can people who are deaf or hard of hearing use Soniox Translator?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox Translator provides live translated text, making spoken conversations involving Chinese accessible across languages.
Does Soniox Translator store my audio?arrow_downward
No. Soniox never stores your audio recordings or uses them to train models.
Text outputs are saved only to provide the service to you.
Text outputs are saved only to provide the service to you.
Can I use Soniox Translator offline?arrow_downward
No. Soniox Translator requires an internet connection to provide real- time translation of Chinese. You can capture conversations offline, and once you’re back online, Soniox will process the recording and generate the transcription and translation.
Where can I use Soniox Translator?arrow_downward
Soniox Translator captures and translates speech involving Chinese on mobile, displaying live translated text on your device.
Is Soniox Translator the same as Smart Scribe?arrow_downward
No. Smart Scribe is optimized for capturing and summarizing longer conversations. Translator is optimized for live, back-and-forth translation involving Chinese.