# Kangxi Radicals

> Chinese character lookup app using radicals, with offline translations and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by Sjors Provoost.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangxi-radicals/id701591926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sjors Provoost](https://appshunter.io/developer/377690410)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangxi-radicals/id701591926/reviews.md

## What is Kangxi Radicals?

Are you looking at a Chinese restaurant menu with no idea what you're about to eat? It used to take a lot of skill to lookup a character in a dictionary. With this app however, you can identify up to a thousand characters in no time! You don't have to learn anything*.

Each Chinese character consist of several elementary shapes, called radicals. Official dictionaries only make use of one radical per character, but this app looks at all of them. To find a character like 肥 tap on the first radical that you recognize: 月. You'll then see another list of radicals where you need to tap on 巳. That takes you to a short list of matching characters.

For each character the app contains up to 100 words and phrases together with English translation and Chinese pronunciation.

Everything including the pronunciations works offline.

The free version comes with a practice PDF so you can learn how to use this new method. It has a limited number of characters. Upgrading within the app gives you access to over a thousand characters. I'm working hard to add more. There are tens of thousands of Chinese characters, but it only takes a few thousand to achieve literacy.

The about section of the app shows a list of all the sources I used, the most important of which are wiktionary.org and CEDICT.

The app gathers anonymous usage information which helps me to improve the app.

* = Actually, the app will be even easier to use if you take the time to memorize 50-100 of the most important radicals. A link to a free PDF poster is included in the app.

## Key features

- Radical-based character identification
- Offline access to translations and pronunciation
- English translations provided
- Supports over a thousand characters
- Includes pronunciation guides
- Free practice PDF available

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000+ characters | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kangxi-radicals/id701591926/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Found a character in a movie

*2014-05-26, version 1.1*

I'm the developer of this app and I use it myself. I was watching a documentary recently and noticed some characters in the backgrouns. I then learned that they mean "fire extinguisher".

## Frequently asked questions about Kangxi Radicals

### How does Kangxi Radicals help identify Chinese characters?

Kangxi Radicals allows you to identify characters by tapping on the radicals you recognize. It then presents a list of matching characters with English translations and Chinese pronunciation, working entirely offline.

### Does Kangxi Radicals require prior knowledge of Chinese radicals?

No, the app is designed to be used even without prior knowledge. However, learning a few key radicals can make the process even easier. A link to a free PDF poster is included to help with this.

### What is the difference between the free and upgraded version of Kangxi Radicals?

The free version of Kangxi Radicals comes with a limited number of characters and a practice PDF. Upgrading within the app unlocks access to over a thousand characters.

### Can I use Kangxi Radicals offline?

Yes, everything in Kangxi Radicals, including pronunciations and character lookups, works offline. This makes it convenient for use anywhere, anytime.

### Where does Kangxi Radicals get its information?

The app sources its information from reliable resources such as wiktionary.org and CEDICT. The 'About' section lists all the sources used.

### What devices is Kangxi Radicals available on?

Kangxi Radicals is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Kangxi Radicals updated?

The app was last updated on September 29, 2014, to version 1.2. It was initially released on September 20, 2013.

### What is the age rating for Kangxi Radicals?

Kangxi Radicals has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2014-09-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for iOs 8, iPhone 6(+) and iPad.

## Apps similar to Kangxi Radicals

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cangjie Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangjie-dictionary/id542911708) | 3.0 (4) | Free | Reference |

## More apps by Sjors Provoost

- [NthKey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nthkey/id1491367033)

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