dewesternise

Rewrite Chinese text to natural phrasing using a 25-item checklist.

43|3|Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tzengyuxio/skills --skill dewesternise
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dewesternise
Source: https://github.com/tzengyuxio/skills/tree/main/dewesternise
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tzengyuxio/skills --skill dewesternise

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill scans Chinese text for Europeanized (翻譯腔) patterns and rewrites it to natural Chinese, reducing awkward phrasing and improving readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 25-item grammar/vocabulary/structure checklist guides automated rewrites.
  • Works on Markdown files or inline text, supporting Traditional Chinese variants in editing, localization, and AI-generated content.
  • Use Case: transform AI-generated Chinese or translated articles to natural Chinese ready for publication.

Quick Start

Run /dewesternise path/to/article.md to rewrite the provided Chinese text and remove translation-style patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about dewesternise

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I remove translationese from Chinese text automatically?

To remove translationese from Chinese text, this Skill applies a 25-item grammar, vocabulary, and structure checklist alongside 11 rewrite principles to convert Europeanized phrasing into natural Chinese. It processes Markdown files or inline text and saves the rewritten output as a new _dewesternised file.

Why does my AI-generated Chinese writing sound unnatural and Europeanized?

AI-generated Chinese writing often sounds unnatural due to Europeanized translationese patterns, such as awkward passive voice or excessive pronouns. This Skill scans for these specific linguistic patterns using a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary checklist to rewrite the content into natural Traditional Chinese.

Can I use this tool to edit inline text or does it only work on Markdown files?

You can use this tool to edit both Markdown files and inline text. It accepts file paths for Markdown processing and directly rewrites inline text input, applying the same 25-item checklist to remove translation-style patterns and produce natural Chinese content.

What is the best way to fix translation-style patterns in localized Traditional Chinese articles?

The best way to fix translation-style patterns in localized Traditional Chinese articles is applying a structured linguistic checklist. This Skill implements a 25-item grammar, vocabulary, and structure checklist and 11 rewrite principles to automatically transform awkward localized content into natural Chinese ready for publication.

Does this Chinese rewriting tool support Simplified Chinese or only Traditional Chinese?

This Chinese rewriting tool primarily supports Traditional Chinese variants in editing, localization, and AI-generated content. It applies its 25-item linguistic checklist to rewrite Europeanized patterns into natural Chinese, focusing on the linguistic structures specific to Traditional Chinese text.

Are there limitations when dewesternising AI-generated Chinese content for publication?

A limitation when dewesternising AI-generated Chinese content is that the tool performs a basic self-audit pass after rewriting, which may not catch every nuanced linguistic error. It outputs a _dewesternised file using its 25-item checklist, but final publication may still require manual review.