Chinese Braille Translator
Convert text to Chinese braille and back instantly. Mandarin (pinyin-based) · reads left-to-right · free and browser-based. This script is in beta, so some ordering, tone or syllable rules are approximated.
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Chinese (Pinyin) Braille Reference
Grade 1 reference. Numbers use the number sign ⠼; bicameral scripts use the capital sign ⠠.
Developer & Verifier
Developed by
Marcus Rodriguez
Full-stack developer specializing in web font implementation and performance optimization
Verified by
Sarah Mitchell
Typography expert specializing in font design, web typography, and accessibility
About Chinese Braille
Mandarin Chinese braille is phonetic: each syllable is built from a pinyin initial, a final and an optional tone, not from the Chinese character. Because a character’s reading depends on context, Chinese characters cannot be translated directly.
Enter Mandarin as pinyin with optional tone numbers (for example “ni3 hao3”). Chinese support is in beta.
Chinese Braille Reference
Each character below is shown with its Chinese braille cell. Use it as a quick reference while you translate.
Numbers use the number sign ⠼. See the full braille alphabet and braille numbers guides.