How to Translate Comments on RedNote: A Guide for TikTok Refugees

Curious about that Chinese comment under your RedNote post but can't read Chinese? You're not alone. As more Americans join RedNote following the upcoming TikTok ban, the language barrier has become a common challenge. While RedNote doesn't offer built-in translation like Instagram, there are two reliable ways to understand those Chinese comments.

Method 1: Using Your Phone's Built-in Features

This method works well for both iPhone and Android users:

1. Take a screenshot of the comment you want to translate
2. For iPhone users:
   • Open your Photos app and select the screenshot
   • Look for text in the image (a small text icon will appear)
   • Select and copy the Chinese text
   • Open your preferred translation app (like Apple Translate or Google Translate)
   • Paste and translate
3. For Android users:
   • Open Google Lens
   • Select the screenshot
   • Select the text you want to translate
   • Copy and paste into your translation app

Method 2: Direct Image Translation

This method is faster and requires fewer steps:

1. Take a screenshot of the comment
2. Open Google Translate app
3. Tap the camera icon
4. Select the screenshot from your gallery
5. The app will automatically detect and translate the text

Pro Tips

• Save your most-used translation app for quick access
• For longer conversations, Method 2 is more efficient
• Both methods work for translating not just comments, but also post captions and user bios

Remember that machine translation isn't perfect, but it's usually good enough to understand the general meaning. This language barrier hasn't stopped meaningful connections from forming between American and Chinese users on RedNote, and many find these cross-cultural interactions particularly rewarding.