# HSK Chinese-English Dictionary — Pinyin & Hanzi HSK vocabulary

> Chinese-English dictionary and learning tool with HSK vocabulary. (iPhone/iPad app by Ruslan Sabirov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-chinese-english-dictionary/id1512992759 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruslan Sabirov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107673788)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-chinese-english-dictionary/id1512992759/reviews.md

## What is HSK Chinese?

Learn Chinese - is a simple app for learning Chinese words in both Hanzi and Pinyin.

Features:
- A comprehensive English-Chinese dictionary to find any word you want
- Save words for easy learning
- Listen to correct pronunciation in 3 different accents
- Check the stroke order for any Chinese character
- Supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese
- Both numerical and tone marks view of pinyin
- Take tests to test your knowledge

Our app offers auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock the following features:
- Unlimited test attempts
- Remove limit on "my words" section
- Dark mode interface
- Three voices for pronunciation

Additional information about subscriptions:

- You can choose between 3 subscription periods: Monthly, Annual and Lifetime.

- Monthly subscription offers 7 days of free trial, annual subscription - 30 days. You can cancel the subscription any time during the trial period free of charge.

- Subscriptions are renewed automatically unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period.

- You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period.

- You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings, however no refunds are available within the active subscription period. 
- Unused portion of free trial period will be forfeited if you decide to purchase a subscription.

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## Key features

- English-Chinese dictionary
- Save words for learning
- Pronunciation with 3 accents
- Chinese character stroke order
- Simplified and Traditional Chinese support
- Pinyin with tone marks
- Knowledge tests

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-chinese-english-dictionary/id1512992759/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pronunciation not working

*2021-06-28*

Just wondering if this has happened to anyone but I just downloaded the app and the pronunciation function is not working on my iPad. It is up to date and all. I tried pressing on "pronounce word", tried holding the tab as well as going to practice and pressing on the speaker but nothing worked. Other than that, I think the app is pretty helpful.

### 2/5 — Audio element not working

*2021-01-03, version 1.2*

Pronounce button not working

### 3/5 — Very basic

*2020-12-30, version 1.2*

The app is very clean but only has very basic information and functionality

### 5/5 — It's just agreat app

*2020-07-20, version 1.1*

Program is very useful, method is very interactive and fun and easy. Feels like you just play a game but your knowledge grows up day by day. Just one suggestion: try to learn every day, and would be better to write down new vocabulary after each exercise.

### 5/5 — Dirk

*2020-07-18, version 1.1*

I have tried, as a beginner, to learn Chinese in various mediums (disks, books) etc. This app has proven by far to be the best way that I have used to date as a beginner. The layout is easy to follow and sequences are well thought out. I will gladly recommend this app to any novice (like myself) whom is wishing to learn Chinese.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2020-07-17, version 1.1*

I am learning far quicker than I had ever hoped I would. The app has a beautiful UI and the combination of reading, speaking and writing is great. The way the app works makes it very easy to take notes as you go which is another preferred learning method of mine. I cannot recommend it enough! I'm looking forward to being able to use what I have learnt in China this summer. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2020-07-17, version 1.1*

I love the simplicity of the lessons and yet very effective. Great job!

### 5/5 — Great language APP.

*2020-07-17, version 1.1*

Intuitive curriculum. Compunding lessons that make senstence formation easy. I have lived in China 5 years and this program did a good job of filling in some gaps immersion didn't teach me.

### 5/5 — Please make more lessons!!

*2020-07-17, version 1.1*

This is easly the best Chinese app around. and i jave bought all of them. its so clear and easy to understand the grammer and you can spend hours pkaying this like a game without realiseing you're learning grammatical structures. i wish i had this app when i studied japanese. The only bad thing is, i completed the main lessons within 2 months after finishing the emotions lessons. i was shocked. i was wanting to pay for more lessons but couldnt find any. is that it??

### 5/5 — Wonderful I love this app

*2020-07-17*

I’d tried learning mandarin off of duolingo (which I use for learning Latin-based languages) but it wasn’t working. A friend suggested HelloChinese and it is great! Best features (of free version) are: - you can control whether the pinyin shows (and even the color of font) - character writing practice - the listening exercises are recordings on the street with native speakers. You get to hear a lot of different accents

## Frequently asked questions about HSK Chinese

### What does the HSK Chinese-English Dictionary app do?

This app is designed to help users learn Chinese vocabulary. It functions as a comprehensive English-Chinese dictionary, allowing users to look up words and learn their Hanzi and Pinyin forms. It also provides features like pronunciation guides, stroke order for characters, and practice tests to reinforce learning.

### What are the key features of this Chinese learning app?

Key features include a robust English-Chinese dictionary, the ability to save words for later study, audio pronunciation in three different accents, stroke order visualization for Chinese characters, support for both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and pinyin display with tone marks. Users can also take tests to assess their knowledge.

### How does the subscription model work?

The app offers auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock premium features such as unlimited test attempts, an expanded 'my words' section, a dark mode interface, and access to three pronunciation voices. Subscriptions can be monthly, annual, or lifetime, with free trial periods available for monthly and annual plans.

### What are the benefits of subscribing to the premium version?

Subscribing to the premium version removes limitations on test attempts and the number of words you can save. It also provides access to a dark mode interface for a more comfortable viewing experience and offers three distinct voices for pronunciation practice, enhancing the learning process.

### Is this app compatible with both Simplified and Traditional Chinese?

Yes, the app fully supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. This ensures that learners can study and recognize Chinese writing systems regardless of which form they are focusing on, making it a versatile tool for a wider range of learners.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2025-10-19

- Updated to iOS 26 liquid glass!
- Widget added

### 1.7 — 2021-12-30

- updated libraries
- bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2021-01-28

Improved testing system - the correct card is shown after the choice.

### 1.2 — 2020-08-07

- Added "Difficult words" section
- Added lifetime purchase
- Improved tests algorithm
- Test attempts restore even in free version
- Minor improvements and fixes
- Optimized performance

### 1.1 — 2020-07-15

- Test attempt restores automatically every 4 hours
- Added information after test

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