Shiji AI Reader

Read 史記 with AI translations, annotations & explanations at your fingertips.

Explore one of history's greatest masterpieces — 史記 (Records of the Grand Historian) — with the power of AI at your side.

Shiji AI Reader brings China's foundational historical text to life with intelligent reading assistance designed for modern learners. Whether you're a student of classical Chinese, a history enthusiast, or a heritage reader deepening your roots, this app makes the 史記 accessible and engaging.

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FEATURES
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📖 Full Text of 史記
All 130 chapters across the five categories — 本纪 (Basic Annals), 表 (Tables), 书 (Treatises), 世家 (Hereditary Houses), and 列传 (Biographies) — available offline.

🤖 AI-Powered Explanations
Tap any sentence to reveal an AI-generated translation and explanation. Understand classical Chinese grammar, historical context, and literary nuance without leaving the page.

💬 Ask the AI Anything
Have a question about a passage, a historical figure, or a cultural reference? Use the built-in AI chat to get contextual answers grounded in the text you're reading.

🔍 Rich Annotations
People, places, terms, and key vocabulary are annotated with colored underlines. Tap to reveal readings, glosses, and definitions inline — no need to leave your reading flow.

🔖 Highlights & Notes
Mark important passages and add personal notes. Your highlights sync across devices when you sign in.

☁️ Cloud Sync (Optional)
Sign in to sync your reading progress, highlights, and notes across all your devices. Local-first — your data stays on your device even without an account.

📊 Reading Progress
Pick up exactly where you left off. Your progress is tracked chapter by chapter.

🌏 Bilingual Interface
Full English and Chinese interface support.

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WHO IS THIS FOR?
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• Students of classical Chinese literature and history
• Heritage Chinese speakers reconnecting with their cultural roots
• Historians and researchers studying the Han Dynasty period
• Anyone curious about one of the world's greatest historical narratives

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ABOUT 史記
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Written by Sima Qian (司馬遷) around 94 BCE, the 史記 covers over 2,500 years of Chinese history from the Yellow Emperor to the Han Dynasty. It established the model for all subsequent Chinese official histories and remains essential reading for understanding Chinese civilization.

Start your journey through ancient China today.