Chinese Etymology Free

Chinese Etymology Free

by Enter. App

5 ratings
7 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 31 Jan 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 12, 2011
  • August 12, 2011

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Access a comprehensive online resource for Chinese etymology directly from your mobile device. Explore the origins and evolution of Chinese characters with an intuitive interface.

Access Chinese etymology data
On-the-go mobile interface
Easy to use navigation
Links to www.chineseetymology.org
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August 12, 2011

User reviews

Brilliant app. Stupid Apple iPhone

This is a brilliant app which worked perfectly till today's iPhone update arrived. You vandals Apple! This was a treasury of background info about Chinese characters

Broken

Great idea for an app, but it crashes every time you return to the main menu after having searched something.

The design is also much worse than the original version pictured on Richard's chineseetymology website, ie. the user now has to make multiple separate searches to see all the information about a character (oracle bone, seal, bronze, etc.), rather than receiving all the information at once.
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Great database and sources... But app crashes :(

The work behind this tool is phenomenal, but unfortunately the app crashes every time after searching 1 character when trying to go back to the home screen to search for another.
Please fix this otherwise great tool!

Promising but crashes too often

The idea is fantastic, but if I input a character, select one option, go back and select another option, it consistently crashes...:(

Excellent app

Amazing

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FAQ

What is Chinese Etymology Free?

Chinese Etymology Free provides a mobile interface to the www.chineseetymology.org website, allowing users to easily access information about Chinese character origins and meanings on the go.

Is Chinese Etymology Free available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Chinese Etymology Free is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

How often is Chinese Etymology Free updated?

The latest version of Chinese Etymology Free is 2, and it was last updated on August 12, 2011. This indicates infrequent updates.

What is the age rating for Chinese Etymology Free?

Chinese Etymology Free has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does Chinese Etymology Free have ads?

The provided data indicates that Chinese Etymology Free does not contain advertisements. A paid version is available that removes ads.

What is the user rating for Chinese Etymology Free?

Chinese Etymology Free has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars, based on 5 ratings.

Can I use Chinese Etymology Free offline?

The app interfaces with the www.chineseetymology.org website, suggesting an internet connection is likely required to access its full functionality and data.