48 Chinese voices
Compare 27 female and 21 male voices before you generate the full recording.
Mandarin and Cantonese TTS
Chinese Text to Speech Online
Paste Chinese text, choose a voice, and listen to it read aloud. This Chinese text reader supports Mandarin, Cantonese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, with MP3 downloads when you are done.
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A Chinese text reader for real scripts
Use a short sentence or a full voiceover script. Listen to different voices, fix the wording, and generate the final audio in the same place.
Mandarin and Cantonese
Read Mandarin text aloud or choose a Cantonese voice for Cantonese writing and Hong Kong content.
Simplified and Traditional Chinese
Paste either writing system directly into the reader. No transliteration step is needed.
Pronunciation checks
Advanced controlsTest names, places, numbers, and characters with more than one common reading.
Chinese text to MP3
Download the finished Chinese audio as an MP3, with matching SRT subtitles when needed.
Control the delivery
Advanced controlsUse Advanced Controls to change speed, pitch, volume, pauses, and supported speaking styles.
From text to audio
How to read Chinese text aloud
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Paste the Chinese text
Enter Chinese characters from a lesson, article, script, message, or presentation.
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Listen to a few voices
Preview the same line in different voices. Keep the one that reads your wording best.
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Generate the audio
Create the recording, listen once more, then download the MP3 or SRT file.
Choose the intended reading
Check the Chinese writing before you make the full audio
Chinese characters do not identify the target variety or every pronunciation by themselves. Test the exact script with the voice you intend to use.
Mandarin or Cantonese
Match the text and voice deliberately. A Cantonese voice is not a different accent for a Mandarin script, and the wording may need to change.
Simplified or Traditional source
Paste the finished character form used by your audience and proof-listen that version instead of relying on an unreviewed conversion.
Names and polyphonic characters
Put names, place names, and 多音字 in a full sentence so context can guide the reading. Preview them separately if they remain unclear.
Numbers and Latin text
Check dates, prices, measurements, product codes, and English abbreviations inside the Chinese sentence before exporting a long file.
Chinese text to speech FAQ
Short answers about Chinese TTS, Mandarin pronunciation, supported writing, and downloads.
What is Chinese text to speech?
Chinese text to speech turns written Chinese into spoken audio. Paste the text, choose a Chinese voice, and generate a recording you can play or download.
Is the Chinese text reader free?
Yes. No payment details are required. Guests can read up to 2,000 characters at a time, and signed-in users can generate up to 10,000 characters.
Can it read Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Yes. You can paste Simplified or Traditional Chinese. For the best result, choose a voice that matches how the text is written and who will hear it.
Does Chinese TTS include Mandarin and Cantonese voices?
Yes. The voice list includes Mainland and Taiwan Mandarin, Hong Kong Cantonese, and regional Chinese voices. Preview a voice with your own sentence before selecting it.
Can I use it for Chinese pronunciation audio?
Yes. It can read Chinese words and sentences aloud for listening practice. Test names and polyphonic characters in context because one character may have more than one reading.
Can I download the Chinese speech as an MP3?
Yes. Generate the speech, listen to the result, and download the audio as an MP3. Matching SRT subtitles are also available.
Can I use a Chinese voiceover commercially?
Yes. You can use generated audio in videos, ads, podcasts, training, and client work, subject to applicable laws and the NowVoice Terms of Service.
Can I change the reading speed or pronunciation?
Yes. Advanced Controls let you change speed, pitch, volume, pauses, pronunciation replacements, and supported speaking styles.
Read your Chinese text aloud
Paste the text, listen to a few voices, and download the Chinese audio you want to keep.
Open the Chinese reader