# HanziDian: Chinese Characters — Draw, Write, Memorize Mandarin

> Draw, Write, Memorize Mandarin (iPhone/iPad app by Quan Pham Minh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzidian-chinese-characters/id6757656947 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Quan Pham Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708270826)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Khmer, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 5 more
- Released: 2026-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzidian-chinese-characters/id6757656947/reviews.md

## What is HanziDian?

EFFORTLESSLY MEMORIZE 1,000 HANZI IN 3 MONTHS

Your brain remembers images, not strokes. Rote memorization and repetitive handwriting drills wear learners out before they can read real Chinese.

HanziDian turns complex Chinese characters into memorable illustrations and intuitive stories. See the character, understand the visual story, and lock the meaning directly into long-term memory.

TRUSTED PEDAGOGY: 10 YEARS IN THE MAKING

Built on a methodology perfected over 10 years and aligned with practices recognized by prestigious Chinese language institutions, including the Confucius Institute, Tsinghua University, and Peking University. HanziDian bridges the gap between basic character recognition and real-world reading.

WHY HANZIDIAN WORKS

◉ See the Story, Remember the Meaning
Every character card pairs strokes and radicals with an associative illustration and a mental hook. Turn abstract components into memorable scenes so you never confuse similar characters again.

◉ Learn from Graded-Reader Stories
Do not leave characters stuck in flashcard decks. Immediately apply what you learn through bite-sized, graded reading passages. Reading characters in real contexts builds retention and vocabulary naturally.

◉ Master Grammar & Build Sentences
Move from isolated characters to complete communication. Clear structural breakdowns show you how patterns function in actual sentences, complete with native audio and pinyin guides.

◉ Aligned with the HSK & YCT Ecosystem
Focus only on high-yield vocabulary. HanziDian maps characters and sentence structures directly to official HSK and YCT frameworks, making your study sessions count toward test readiness.

◉ Scientific SRS Review
Spaced repetition schedules every review at the exact point of forgetting. Mark cards as ""Still learning"" or ""Got it"" to let the algorithm optimize your daily study queue.

Start learning Chinese characters the intuitive way. Download HanziDian today to read, remember, and master 1,000 Hanzi with ease.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-13

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-10

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-06

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-07

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-02

No release notes.

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All apps by Quan Pham Minh: https://appshunter.io/developer/1708270826

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