Cantonese Web & EPUB

Cantonese Web & EPUB

Overview

• This browser application significantly enhances the experience of reading Chinese online and in EPUBs by dynamically adding Cantonese Yale or Sidney-Lau romanisation.

• It's designed to assist those learning or reading Cantonese, offering on-device annotation for various Chinese websites and EPUBs, though performance can vary.

• While tested extensively on JW.ORG and the Watchtower Online Library (WOL) Chinese pages, it's a versatile tool (formerly known as CantoneseWol) requiring access to the site you wish to browse.

Privacy & Security:

• All annotation processing occurs directly on your device.

• Your browsing activity is never routed through third-party servers, ensuring complete privacy.

Key Features:

1. Enhanced Reading & Accessibility:

• Offline Capability: Functions as an EPUB viewer, Share target, or clipboard viewer for offline content.

• Data Efficiency: Minimizes page reloads, even with poor data connections.

• Customizable Display: Adjust text size universally; Dark Mode available on Android 10.

2. Learning & Study Tools:

• Dictionary Integration: Seamlessly links with Pleco or Hanping for quick lookups.

• Audio Support: Provides Cantonese audio pronunciations.

• Annotation Features: Create bookmarks (shared across related apps), highlight text, and export annotations to PDF.

• Reading Layout: Includes a '3lines mode' for specific display preferences.

3. Application Integrity:

• Ad-Free: Completely devoid of advertisements.

• Lightweight & Open-Source: Features a small application size and is built on an open-source framework, parts of which are utilized by Equipd and AnnotatedWol.

FAQ

Q: Which Cantonese romanization systems are supported by the app?

A: The app is quite flexible and caters to different learning preferences by offering both Yale and Sidney-Lau romanization. You can easily toggle between these systems depending on which one you are more comfortable with or currently studying, ensuring that the annotations match your specific learning path.

Q: How does the app protect my privacy while I am browsing the web?

A: Privacy is a core focus of this application, as all the annotation processing happens directly on your device rather than on a remote server. This means your browsing history and the content you read are never sent to third parties, providing you with a secure and private environment for your studies.

Q: Can I use this tool to read my own digital books in EPUB format?

A: Yes, the application doubles as a robust EPUB viewer that applies the same Cantonese annotations to your local files. This allows you to bring your own library of Chinese ebooks into the app and read them with the benefit of Romanization and other study tools provided by the interface.

Version History

v2.12.72——2 Sep 2026

Adds Yale, Jyutping or Sidney Lau Cantonese reads to websites, clipboard & EPUBs Download the latest version of Cantonese Web & EPUB to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*2.12.72

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*2.12.71

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*2.12.70

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!