Telegram Message Translation

Telegram iOS Client

Method One

Applicable for Telegram for iOS ≥ v8.4

Enable Method:

  1. Switch the language using the Chinese language pack first.
  2. Go to Settings → Language → Enable "Show Translate Button"

Usage: Long press the message → Select "Translate"
⚠️ Requires iOS 15 or above.

Method Two

Use third-party apps like Nicegram / iMe Messenger, which support built-in translation features.

Method Three

Copy and paste the message to translation apps such as Google Translate for viewing.

Telegram Android Client

Method One

Telegram for Android ≥ v8.4

Steps:

  1. Select the Chinese language pack in Settings.
  2. Go to Settings → Language → Show Translate Button

Translation Method: Click on the message → Translate (calls Google Translate API)

Method Two

Use clients that support translation (like Plus Messenger / Intent)
Select the message → Translate.

Method Three

Use Google Translate’s "Tap to Translate" feature: Open Google Translate App → Settings → Enable "Tap to Translate"

Telegram macOS Client

Applicable for Telegram for macOS ≥ v8.4, the official client update adds message translation features:

Steps:

  1. Must use the Chinese language pack first.
  2. Go to Settings → Language → Enable Translate Button

Usage: Right-click any message → Translate (system requires macOS 12 or above, calls iOS translation services)

Universal Methods for All Platforms

You can achieve quick translation through the following translation bots: