How to Translate RedNote Contents | TikTok Refugees' Full Guide

In recent days, Xiaohongshu has welcomed a lot of TikTok refugees since TikTok prepares to shut down the app in the US on January 19th (Sunday). Many users post content in RedNote and get many likes quickly, they share their daily lives, cover songs videos, and many more! This raises a big heat in learning Chinese and a lot of people want to know how to translate the comment from Chinese to English for communication. If you are curious about how to use RedNote in English, translate the Xiaohongshu comments, or translate your videos to Chinese and add bilingual captions to them, you've come to the right place. Let's dive in!

What Types of Content Can You Post on Xiaohongshu?

Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote) is an increasingly popular platform for sharing lifestyle, fashion, and daily life content. Known as a hybrid of social media and e-commerce, Xiaohongshu allows users to post a wide range of content such as images, videos, and live streams. Whether you're showcasing your outfit of the day (OOTD), sharing travel experiences, or conducting a live tutorial, Xiaohongshu offers a dynamic space for creators and consumers alike.

Let's see the types of content you can post on Xiaohongshu and the best use of each type.

How to Use RedNote in English?

To use the RedNote in English, you can change Language on RedNote, it can only translate certain interface elements, though not user-generated content. Here are the steps to change the Language on Rednote:

1. Open the Rednote, then Go to "我" (Me) > click the three-line in the top left corner > you will find "设置" (Settings).

   

2. Go to "通用设置"（General settings) > "多语言"（languages) > Switch to "English"

   

3. Then all interface elements will be changed into English.

However, it won't translate the user-generated content. In that case, if you want to fully understand the comments on your posts, you need to translate the RedNote content into English.

How to Translate RedNote Content to English?

Depending on whether you are using the mobile app or the web version of Xiaohongshu, you can translate the Xiaohongshu content in different ways. If you are using it on a mobile phone, you can translate Xiaohongshu comments inside the app or using the built-in mobile app Google Trans. Here are the details.

2 Ways to Translate Comments On Xiaohongshu into English for Free

To translate only texts, you can choose to either translate them inside the RedNote App or use a third-party app on your mobile to translate them.

Method 1: Translate Comments on RedNote without a Third-party App

RedNote recently added a new feature for all users that supports translating comments between English and Chinese, which helps RedNote users save a lot of time in exchanging their ideas. When you open a post on the RedNote, you will see the translate icon, which will help you translate all comments and texts into English. It is the easiest way to translate texts and helps you save time and quickly know what others saying with your post.

Method 2: Translate Comments from RedNote with the Google Translating App

1. Open the Google Translating app on your mobile. Install it from the app store if it is not on your phone.
2. Copy and paste the comment from RedNote.

   

3. It will automatically detect the language and translate it into English. You can set that by yourself if you need to translate it into other languages.

Translate Images on Xiaohongshu into English

If you are curious about what others post on their account like images with Chinese texts, you can also use Google Trans to help you translate the content. Here are the steps:

1. Take a screenshot of the post.
2. Open the Google translating app > Camera > Upload the screenshot.

   

3. Then you will see what the content on the screenshot means in English.

If you are using an online version of Xiaohongshu, you can use the Chrome extension to translate the whole page.

1. Navigate to Xiaohongshu's official website.
2. Right-click the blank area of the page > Translate to English.

   

3. Then all contents will be translated successfully, including the comment. However, the thumbnail or cover image will not be translated.

Bonus Tip: How to Translate and Add Bilingual Captions to Videos for Posting on RedNote

We have discussed the methods of using Xiaohongshu in English and how to translate the content into English. As a TikTok Refugee, If you have posted videos there, you might be considering sharing your content on Xiaohongshu. To engage RedNote's audience, it's a good idea to translate your videos into Chinese and add bilingual captions. This helps more users understand your content, increasing your chances of gaining likes and followers. To achieve this seamlessly, Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video editing tool designed to meet all your needs.

Why Choose Wondershare Filmora?

With over 10 years in the video editing industry, Filmora stands out with its cutting-edge features. Unlike traditional video editors, which require separate steps to translate videos and add bilingual captions, Wondershare Filmora streamlines the process by combining Speech-to-Text (STT) and AI Translation in one seamless workflow. With just a few clicks, you can select the source and target languages, and Filmora takes care of the rest, eliminating redundant tasks and saving valuable time. In addition, it offers many more features.

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How to Translate Videos and Add Bilingual Captions?

Filmora supports an impressive range of 27 languages for speech-to-text transcription and 23 languages for AI-powered translation, making it a versatile tool for transcribing and translating videos into multiple languages with ease and accuracy. Here are the simple steps to translate English videos into Chinese and add bilingual captions:

1. Download and install Wondershare Filmora on your computer.
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2. Click New Project > Import Your video > drag it to the timeline.

   

3. Right-click the video > speech to text.

   

4. Set the source language and target language according to your preference. (Here we select the target language as Chinese HK or TW, it will support simplified Chinese soon)

   

5. Click the generate to start the process.
6. After it finishes, you will see two new tracks above the video track. One is for the original texts, and the other is for the translated captions.

   

7. Now, double-click the captions' track to adjust the position of the captions by moving the box.

   

8. Switch to Preset if you want to change the color of the subtitles.

   

9. You can also customize the animation of the texts.

   

10. Click the preview button to play the video, if you are satisfied, click the export to save the results.

    

11. Now, you have finished adding the bilingual subtitles to your videos.

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If you only need to convert speeches into texts and don't need to translate the video, you can also try Filmora mobile on your phone. Compared to the software, it brings more flexibility and convenience. Here are the steps:

1. Download and install Filmora mobile on your phone.

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2. Open the app > AI captions > upload the video.

   

3. Tapping on the Auto identity dropdown list, you will be able to choose the video language, then click Add Captions to start generating texts.

   

4. Wait until the process finishes, you can customize the texts according to your preference.

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  Don't know how to speak Chinese? No worries! Try Filmora's text-to-speech so you can convert Chinese texts into spoken Mandarin, and you can also practice your Chinese by shadowing with it! Here are the steps to convert texts into spoken Chinese for your videos.

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  1. Drag the video to the timeline and add the translated Chinese texts to the video.
  2. Right-click the texts > AI text to speech > Choose Chinese Mandarin from the dropdown list.

     

  3. Select the voice from the voice library, and adjust the speed and pitch according to your preference.
  4. Then click the generate to start. Wait until it finishes and playback the video to listen to the results.

     

  

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Conclusion

In this article, we discussed how to use RedNote in English and translate content on Xiaohongshu into English. If you are a new user and trying to post content on Xiaohongshu, you can use Filmora to translate your videos into Chinese and add bilingual captions for better engagement! So, why wait? Dive into the Xiaohongshu world with Filmora, and start sharing your story in ways that inspire and connect!