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Zhenzhu · House #15,829

Look up Chinese while reading on your Mac

In the Learning a language neighborhood (Education). In town since 18 Sept 2026.

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What Tablif read on Zhenzhu's site

Zhenzhu describes itself as: “Zhenzhu — Chinese Reading Companion for macOS”

What it is

Calls itself “reading companion”.

  • Calls itself: reading companion
“A native Chinese reading companion for macOS 15+.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “subscription”.

  • Says it will not: subscription
“Zhenzhu is local-first. The Chinese you select, capture, translate, or study is not sent to Zhenzhu, Sentry, or PostHog.”
“Neither option is a subscription.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $24.99, $49.99.

  • One-time: yes
  • Monthly: no
  • Yearly: no
  • Free plan: free forever
  • Price: $24.99 · $49.99
“$ 24.99”
“$ 49.99”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. In Chinese.

  • Sells to: consumers
  • Languages: Chinese
“Zhenzhu is a native Chinese reading companion for macOS.”
“A native Chinese reading companion”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. AI is the core of the product.

  • Kind: desktop
  • Runs on: macOS
  • Runs where: on the device, offline
  • AI role: core to the product
“Zhenzhu is a native Chinese reading companion for macOS.”
“Zhenzhu requires macOS 15 or later.”

What it works with

Names Anki, Lemon Squeezy and 1 more on its pages.

  • Names: Anki · Lemon Squeezy · Sentry
“Anki is an optional local integration.”
“Lemon Squeezy processes purchases as merchant of record.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

  • Instant signup: yes
  • Trial asks for: nothing
“Download Free for Mac”
“No account required”

Sources

Tablif read these pages, last on 10 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.

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