Navigate China and Chinese Apps
with Cultural Context
Your AI cultural translator that explains context automatically—just double-tap the back of your phone
Navigate China and Chinese apps like you
understand the culture
PandaMate bridges the gap between translation and cultural understanding
Double-tap anywhere
Tap the back of your iPhone twice. Instant cultural translation pops up over any app—Meituan, Taobao, Eleme, anything. No screenshots, no app switching.
Cultural menu translation
Point your camera at any dish. Get cultural explanations: "Gongbao Chicken—spicy Sichuan stir-fry with peanuts and dried chilies, named after a Qing Dynasty governor."
Cultural context on demand
Confused about slang or ancient Chinese? Tap any word to ask AI about the cultural story behind it, regional meanings, or historical context.
Be the first to explore China
with cultural context
Join thousands of travelers ready to navigate China with confidence
Translation ≠ Cultural Understanding
Google Translate gives you words. You need cultural context.
"松鼠鱼" = "Squirrel Fish" "蚂蚁上树" = "Ants climbing a tree"?
Google Translate gives you literal words. You still have no idea what you're ordering or the cultural story behind it.
Screenshot hell
Take screenshot → Open translator → Switch back → Try to remember → Delete Screenshots. Repeat 50 times a day.
Lost in translation
Slang, idioms, regional dishes—literal translations miss the cultural context that makes communication meaningful.
Beyond translation.
Cultural understanding in an instant.
Three simple steps to unlock China's cultural context
Double-tap your iPhone
Trigger translation from any app—Meituan, Taobao, Eleme, anything.
Get cultural translation
Our AI understands cultural context, not just characters. "水煮鱼" becomes "Sichuan boiled fish in chili oil"—with cultural background.
Tap words for deep dive
Want to know more? Tap any word for cultural stories, regional meanings, or historical context.
From street food stalls
to bus stations
Your AI Cultural Translator works everywhere you need it most in China
At restaurants
Order Malatang, Tanghulu, or that mystery dish everyone's eating—understand the cultural story and ingredients before it arrives.
Getting around
Read subway signs, find the right bus stop, show drivers your destination. Navigate Beijing's hutongs or Chengdu's metro like you live there.
Browse Chinese internet
Read Xiaohongshu reviews, follow Chinese creators, understand memes and cultural references. Access the real China online with cultural context.
Shopping & delivery
Use Taobao, Meituan, Ele.me like everyone else. No VPN-dependent Google Translate needed.
Works with all your favorite Chinese apps
Not just another
translator
We don't stop at translation—we deliver understanding. See how PandaMate compares to other translation tools.
PandaMate
Google Translate
Apple Translate
Feature Comparison
| 🎋 PandaMate | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Works in China without VPN | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Double-tap translation | ✅ Optimized | ❌ | Basic |
| Explains dishes, not just translates | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Understands slang & context | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Built specifically for China travel | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
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