Travel confidently in Chinese-speaking countries. Soniox helps you understand and be understood.
From airports to restaurants, Soniox App translates speech instantly and naturally between Chinese and your language. Hear what locals say, reply in your own words, and keep the conversation flowing.
Chinese is spoken by more than 1.1 billion people worldwide — across China, Taiwan, Singapore, and beyond. But traditional translation tools struggle with real-world Chinese: fast speech, regional accents, or casual phrasing. Soniox App understands Chinese as it’s spoken – instantly, fluently, and in context – so you can travel freely and connect wherever you go.
From transit to restaurants, use Soniox App in every travel moment
Get around confidently.
At airports, stations, or street corners, Soniox App translates directions and announcements in Chinese instantly, even in noisy environments.
Order and dine with ease.
Order food, drinks or tickets. Understand questions and instructions in Chinese or any other language.
Check in smoothly.
Handle hotel check-ins, tours, or reservations in Chinese. Soniox App captures Chinese names, numbers, and details correctly every time.
Chat with locals and connect.
Say more than just hello. Understand and join Chinese conversations in real time. Soniox App interprets tone, pauses, and phrasing for smoother, more human Chinese translation.
Smarter translation designed for real-world travel moments
Hear and respond instantly, with zero setup.
When you’re on the move, conversations move fast (and feel even faster in Chinese). Soniox App detects and translates both Chinese and your language in real time, so you can focus on the exchange, not the app.
Speak naturally without slowing down.
Say what you need to say in your language. No need to pause, slow down, or find the perfect word. Soniox App understands speech as it flows – multiple speakers, interruptions, fast dialogue, or switching languages mid-sentence.
Understand every Chinese accent and dialect.
From regional Chinese to accented English, Soniox App adapts automatically to how people actually speak, capturing every nuance without loss of meaning.
Handle details flawlessly.
Whether it’s street names, flight numbers, or currencies, Soniox App keeps critical details intact so Chinese translations stay clear and reliable.
Follow the conversation, even in crowds.
Soniox App is trained on real-world Chinese so it works well in busy places, like transit hubs, cafes, or wherever travel takes you. Follow Chinese conversations with confidence, even with loud ambient noise.
Translate Chinese confidently, even with spotty connection.
No signal? No problem. Soniox App keeps recording your conversation securely while offline, then transcribes and translates it automatically once you’re reconnected.
Use it wherever your trip takes you
- Navigating airports, train stations, and public transit
- • Understanding Chinese announcements and audio guides
- • Asking Chinese-speaking locals for help, tips, or directions
- • Ordering in Chinese at restaurants, cafes, or food stalls
- • Joining group tours in Chinese and other languages
- • Shopping or bargaining in Chinese at markets
- • Talking with hotel staff or hosts
- • Getting help in emergencies abroad
Chinese transcription with industry-leading accuracy
Never miss a word in Chinese, even when it's fast, messy, accented, or hard to hear. That accuracy means fewer errors, better UX, and apps people can trust.
- Streams fluent, full-sentence output in real-time
- Handles regional Chinese accents, noise, and overlapping speech
- Built to perform across real-world conditions
Don't take our word for it. Use your own Chinese audio to compare Soniox against other providers live.
Soniox outperforms other providers for Chinese accuracy:
| Provider | Chinese WER |
|---|---|
| Soniox | 6.6% |
| OpenAI | 18% |
| 54.1% | |
| AWS | 16.8% |
| Azure | 10.1% |
| Deepgram | 94.4% |
| AssemblyAI | 19.9% |
| Speechmatics | 14.2% |
Give it a go
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Private by default
Soniox never stores your recordings and never uses your audio to train models. Everything is processed securely in real-time, then gone.
Frequently asked questions
1.Can I use Soniox App offline or with poor connection?arrow_downward
Yes. When offline, Soniox App continues recording your conversation so nothing is lost. It transcribes and translates everything automatically once you’re back online.
2.Does Soniox App translate both sides of a conversation?arrow_downward
Yes. You can use it to seamlessly translate Chinese and your language (or any other language). No need to pause or toggle languages.
3. How many languages does it support?arrow_downward
Soniox App supports Chinese and 60+ languages and can detect and switch between them automatically, even mid-conversation.
4.Can it understand different accents or regional variations of Chinese?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App adapts automatically to Chinese accents and dialects.
5.Do I need to select Chinese language in advance?arrow_downward
Nope. Just press record and start talking. Soniox App figures out the language and speaker changes on its own.
6.Is my data private?arrow_downward
Yes. Your recordings and transcripts are private and secure.
7.Is the app free?arrow_downward
Yes. You get 10 free credits every week. You can invite friends to earn more or upgrade to Pro for unlimited use ($19.99/month). Learn more on our pricing page.