# Learn Chinese Characters > Learn Chinese characters and words through stroke analysis, pronunciation, and interactive games. (iPhone/iPad app by Guilin Ouyang.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-characters/id432786460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Guilin Ouyang](https://appshunter.io/developer/417876711) - Category: Education, Games, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 29 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2011-05-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-characters/id432786460/reviews.md ## What is Learn Chinese Characters? HeCharacter Study & Practice (汉字字形知识与技术) HeChinese Series: 1. HeCharacter (This Application); 2. HeInput(Chinese Study and Input) (On AppStore); 3. HeBook1 (On AppStore); 4. HeBook2 (On AppStore). The best way to learn Chinese characters and words. In traditional way, Chinese study starts from learning PinYin (sound), which results students resistant to study Chinese words. "Chinese Characters" is the first part of "HeChinese" theory and technology. This software 'HeCharacter' provides a effective way to learn basic knowledge and skills of Chinese characters. If you are going to study Chinese words, reading and writing, this software and HeChinese theory and technology is the right for you. This "HeCharacter" software uses basic lines "一丨+/\" to explain Chinese characters compositions, clasification, and provide characters' sound, and base meaning. For all Chinese learners, this software can help to quickly (2 hours) get basic Chinese characters' knowledge and skills, such as shape, composition, pronunciation, meaning, writing, typing, to decompose simply words to characters. It greatly simplifies Chinese words study, and opens a easy and effectively way for further Chinese study. After this software, interested users can use software 'HeInput' (on AppStore) to further Chinese study effectively, or type Chinese quickly. HeCharacter Software Main Functions 1. Animate characters forming, show classification by first stroke, show relationships between characters, and number codes. 2. Provide character's pronunciation, base meaning, show samples of character in words. 3. Provide character's writing instruction, and function for writing practice on screen. 4. Character game, to recognize and type character as quicker as possible, companied with character's sound. Game has 'Easy/Normal/Hard' levels, player will be encouraged by a prize of a beautiful picture for every achievement. 5. Word game, decomposing Chinese word to characters as quicker as possible. Game has 'Easy/Normal/Hard' levels, player will be encouraged by a beautiful pictures for every achievement. HeCharacter Software Main Contents 1. Chinese Characters 25 Chinese Characters' study materials (shape, pronunciation, meaning) and practice functions. 40 simply words (composed with two characters) for game practice. 100 complex words (composed with three characters) for game practice. 2. Characters' Sibling Set 1 25 sibling Chinese Characters' study materials (shape, pronunciation, meaning) and practice functions. 45 simply words (composed with two characters) for game practice. 130 complex words (composed with three characters) for game practice. 3. Characters' Sibling Set 2 25 sibling Chinese Characters' study materials (shape, pronunciation, meaning) and practice functions. 45 simply words (composed with two characters) for game practice. 100 complex words (composed with three characters) for game practice. 4. English Character Coding Study and play with English characters's number codes. ## Key features - Animated character formation - Pronunciation and meaning lookup - Writing practice on screen - Character recognition games - Word decomposition games - Study materials for characters and words ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Sibling Set 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Character Sibling Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Learn Chinese Characters ### How does Learn Chinese Characters teach new characters? Learn Chinese Characters explains character composition using basic lines like '一丨+/\'. It animates character formation, shows classification by the first stroke, and provides pronunciation, base meaning, and sample words. ### What kind of games are available in Learn Chinese Characters? The app includes a character recognition game to quickly identify and type characters, and a word game that focuses on decomposing Chinese words into their constituent characters. Both games offer Easy, Normal, and Hard levels. ### How much does Learn Chinese Characters cost? Learn Chinese Characters is available for free. The app does not contain advertisements. ### What content is included in Learn Chinese Characters? The app provides study materials and practice functions for 25 basic Chinese characters and their sibling sets, along with games for practicing simple (two-character) and complex (three-character) words. ### Can I practice writing characters with Learn Chinese Characters? Yes, the app offers writing instruction for characters and includes a function for practicing writing directly on your screen. ### What is the update frequency for Learn Chinese Characters? The app was last updated on April 13, 2019, with its latest version being 6.6. It was originally released on May 28, 2011. ### What devices support Learn Chinese Characters? Learn Chinese Characters is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, and is suitable for users aged 4 and above. ### What is the user feedback on Learn Chinese Characters? Based on the available data, Learn Chinese Characters has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a very limited amount of user feedback. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.6 — 2019-04-13 Menu and function improvement. ### 6.5 — 2019-03-11 Improve flashcard function; Improve menu display. ### 6.4 — 2019-03-06 Add flashcard function; Verify page layout for new devices; Bring back In-App Purchase function. ### 6.3 — 2017-07-06 Update to HeMa coding system 6.3 ### 6.1 — 2017-04-05 Add new sounds. ## Apps similar to Learn Chinese Characters | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [iHuman Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihuman-chinese/id1139733348) | 4.8 (5,627) | Free | Education | | [Learn Chinese – Studycat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-studycat/id547571511) | 4.5 (963) | Free | Education | | [Learn Chinese - Games for Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-games-for-kids/id1597412004) | 4.3 (116) | Free | Education | | [Learning Chinese Words Writing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-chinese-words-writing/id1107164806) | 4.4 (193) | Free | Education | | [Maomi Stars: Kids Chinese Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maomi-stars-kids-chinese-game/id1524729048) | 4.8 (86) | Free | Education | | [Chinese 101 - Learn to Write](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-101-learn-to-write/id6578424672) | 4.4 (8) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Guilin Ouyang - [HeInput: Chinese Study & Input](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heinput-chinese-study-and-input/id417876708) - [HSK HeChinese Book 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-hechinese-book-1/id454054540) - [HSK HeChinese Book 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-hechinese-book-2/id460824400) All apps by Guilin Ouyang: https://appshunter.io/developer/417876711 ## Related topics [guilin ouyang](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/guilin-ouyang) · [easy chinese characters](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/easy-chinese-characters) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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