Chinese (Mandarin) to English Live Translation
Translate spoken Mandarin into English live. LiveToka transcribes Mandarin in Chinese characters and translates each sentence into English. If speakers mix in English terms, the Mandarin & English bilingual mode captures both.
New accounts get 10 free minutes. Sign in with Google — no credit card required.
Who uses Chinese (Mandarin) to English live translation
- Business meetings with Chinese suppliers and partners
- International students in Chinese universities
- Viewers of Chinese livestreams and conferences
- Researchers interviewing Mandarin speakers
Tips for better Chinese (Mandarin) to English translation
- Use "Chinese (Mandarin)" for Mandarin-only speech and "Mandarin & English bilingual" when English words come up often.
- For Cantonese speakers, choose the separate Cantonese option instead.
- Numbers, dates and names are worth checking against the Chinese transcript.
How it works
- Click Start Chinese (Mandarin) to English translation and sign in with Google. Both languages are pre-selected.
- Click Start Service and allow microphone access.
- The Chinese (Mandarin) transcript appears as people speak, with the English translation next to each sentence. Save the text when you finish.
Need to translate a Zoom call or a livestream? Follow the meeting guide or the livestream guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cantonese supported?
Yes, as a separate source language. See Cantonese speech to text.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New accounts get 10 free minutes after signing in with Google — no credit card. Transcription uses credits at 1× and translation at 2×, so that is up to 10 minutes of transcription or 5 minutes of translation. Paid plans start at $9.9/month.
Do I need to install anything?
No. LiveToka runs in the browser. The latest Chrome, Edge or Safari is recommended.
Is my audio used to train AI?
No. Your voice recordings and transcripts are not used to train AI models.