p8nda Chinese Dictionary
Learn offline with flashcards
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This app is an offline Chinese-English dictionary and AI study tool. It offers word lookups, camera scanning for text recognition, and AI-powered translation with grammar explanations. It also includes flashcards for spaced repetition learning.
What's New in p8nda Chinese Dictionary
0.7.0
October 29, 2026
What's new in v0.7.0: • Point your camera at Chinese, or pick a photo or screenshot, and tap any word to look it up, with AI translating each line • Photograph a menu to see every dish with its price and photo, and show the staff what you want to order • Look up a character by drawing it • Translate takes up to 2,000 characters, shows the result as it arrives, and marks mistakes in your Chinese with the fix • Browse 632 dishes, 654 ingredients and over 1,000 famous people with photos and what each one is, from Topics on the Dictionary home • A light theme, which follows your phone unless you pick Light or Dark in Settings • About 6,300 new words • Words can be read by p8nda's voice or your phone's own, at the speed you choose • Words tapped inside a word popup open on top of it, and Back returns to the word you started on • In mainland China, the app connects through Hong Kong when that is faster • Translations no longer stall or fail on a weak connection, and audio no longer stops after a long study session
MoreFAQ
What is the main purpose of p8nda Chinese Dictionary?
p8nda Chinese Dictionary serves as an offline Chinese-English dictionary and an AI-powered study tool for learning Mandarin. It allows users to look up words, scan Chinese text with their camera, and utilize AI translation features.
Does p8nda Chinese Dictionary work offline?
Yes, the dictionary lookups in p8nda Chinese Dictionary work fully offline, offering access to over 67,000 words and phrases without an internet connection. However, AI translation and the camera scan feature require an internet connection.
How does p8nda Chinese Dictionary help with writing Chinese characters?
The app provides animated stroke order guides for characters, allowing users to learn the correct way to write them. This feature is part of the comprehensive dictionary entries.
Can p8nda Chinese Dictionary help me learn vocabulary for HSK exams?
Yes, p8nda Chinese Dictionary includes word lists organized by HSK levels from 1 to 7-9 (HSK 3.0), helping learners focus on relevant vocabulary for their studies.
What kind of AI features does p8nda Chinese Dictionary offer?
The AI features include translating English or Chinese into natural phrasing, providing word-by-word breakdowns with pinyin and meaning, offering alternative phrasing, and giving grammar and usage notes. It can also identify and correct mistakes in user-written Chinese.
How does p8nda Chinese Dictionary track learning progress?
The app uses flashcards with spaced repetition to aid learning. Users can turn any word into a flashcard and track their accuracy and progress over time.
Is p8nda Chinese Dictionary available on multiple devices?
Yes, users can create a free account to sync their flashcard decks, history, and settings across different devices. Sign-in options include email, Google, or Apple.
What is the age rating for p8nda Chinese Dictionary?
p8nda Chinese Dictionary has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger learners as well as adults studying the Chinese language.
