Dictionary Languages, Pronunciation, and Sources on Mac
Kyrifix Dictionary includes two local bilingual resources on Mac: one for English-to-Chinese lookup and one for Chinese-to-English lookup. Matching entries can show IPA or pinyin, so you can read the meaning and pronunciation data together.
Use English and Chinese lookup
Enter an English word to read its Chinese meanings. Enter Chinese text to read English meanings. The local resources stay with the published Dictionary package.
Read pronunciation data with the entry
English entries can include an IPA field. Chinese entries can include pinyin. Dictionary shows the pronunciation field provided by the matching entry beside its meanings.
Continue from the word you are reading
Use Dictionary’s lookup entry points when text is selected, then keep the word in your history or review list for later practice.
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FAQ
Which local dictionary directions are included?
Kyrifix Dictionary includes English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English local resources in the published Mac package.
How does pronunciation appear?
English entries can provide IPA, and Chinese entries can provide pinyin; Dictionary displays the pronunciation data carried by the entry.
How do I use the local entries?
Open Kyrifix Dictionary, enter an English or Chinese word, then read its meanings and the pronunciation field that the matching entry provides.