# Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer — Speak & Study Mandarin Chinese

> Offline Chinese-English dictionary, phrasebook, and HSK prep with translation tools. (iPhone/iPad app by HUY HOANG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-dictionary-and-hsk-trainer/id1050305406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HUY HOANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/922309781)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-dictionary-and-hsk-trainer/id1050305406/reviews.md

## What is Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer?

Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer is a modern Chinese-English learning companion built around fast lookup, clear pronunciation, and practical study tools. Use it for everyday words, 2026 HSK vocabulary, Chinese text you see in the real world, and cultural terms that ordinary dictionaries often make hard to explore.

Search traditional or simplified characters, pinyin, Jyutping, Cantonese romanization, or English. Open a result to hear Mandarin, Taiwan Mandarin, or Hong Kong Cantonese, compare writing forms, inspect related entries, and break longer words into character-level meanings.

Panda is dictionary-first, but not dictionary-only. It brings lookup, reading, scanning, HSK study, flashcards, and playful cultural explorers into one focused app for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights:

- Fast offline Chinese-English lookup after installation
- 2026 HSK vocabulary browser (HSK 1-2 free; HSK 3-9 with Panda Plus or a free video)
- HSK games and flashcards (HSK 1-2 free; HSK 3-9 with Panda Plus or a free video)
- Reading Assist with pinyin above pasted Chinese text
- Camera OCR scan and offline translation support
- Mandarin, Taiwan Mandarin, and Cantonese pronunciation
- Character breakdowns and related dictionary entries
- Kinship explorer for Chinese family relationships
- Mahjong tile and winning hand explorer
- Food, music, and cinema discovery

Use Panda when you want to look up a Chinese word quickly, check how it sounds, understand each character inside a phrase, review HSK vocabulary, scan Chinese text, or explore language through Hong Kong food, songs, films, family terms, and Mahjong.

Core dictionary lookup works offline after installation, so you can keep studying while traveling, commuting, reading, or sitting somewhere with no reliable signal.

Free and Panda Plus:

Dictionary lookup, camera scan, Reading Assist, and the culture explorers are free to use. HSK 1-2 vocabulary, games, and flashcards are free too. HSK 3-9 vocabulary, games, and flashcards unlock with Panda Plus, or with a free rewarded video that grants 10 minutes of access.

Panda Plus is an auto-renewable subscription offered monthly, every 6 months, or yearly. The exact price is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings.

Terms of Use: https://pandadictionary.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://pandadictionary.com/privacy

Panda is designed for learners who want a clean dictionary, useful pronunciation, and practical Chinese study tools without turning every lookup into a course lesson.

## Key features

- Offline Chinese-English dictionary
- Web browser with instant translation
- Practical phrasebook
- HSK exam training material
- Text-to-Speech pronunciation
- Speech recognition search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Panda Plus Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Panda Plus Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Panda Plus 6 Month | $34.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phrasebook Plus | $13.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-dictionary-and-hsk-trainer/id1050305406/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Appreciation

*2021-08-07*

I learn a lot of the Chinese words in Cantonese pronunciation. Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Panda Dictionary & HSK Trainer

### What is Panda Chinese Dictionary?

Panda Chinese Dictionary is a reference app offering an offline Chinese-English dictionary, a phrasebook, a web browser with instant translation, and tools for HSK exam preparation. It aims to assist users in learning the Chinese language.

### Does Panda Chinese Dictionary have ads?

The free version of Panda Chinese Dictionary contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by subscribing to the optional Panda Plus plan.

### What are the Panda Plus subscription options?

Panda Plus offers three subscription plans: 1 month for €4.99, 6 months for €19.99, and 12 months for €34.99. These plans unlock additional learning content and remove advertisements.

### How do I cancel my Panda Plus subscription?

Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase.

### What devices is Panda Chinese Dictionary available on?

Panda Chinese Dictionary is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for users aged 17 and older.

### How often is Panda Chinese Dictionary updated?

The app was last updated on March 2, 2018, with the latest version being 3.9. This indicates a less frequent update schedule.

### What is the user sentiment for Panda Chinese Dictionary?

Panda Chinese Dictionary has an average rating of 4.4 stars from 8 ratings, suggesting generally positive user sentiment.

### Can I use Panda Chinese Dictionary offline?

Yes, the core offline Chinese-English dictionary feature contains over 188,888 characters, words, and idioms, allowing for use without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-08-14

New in 4.1:
• Explore 288 Panda-curated entries across Wuxia, Journey to the West, and Buddhism.
• Get a clear warning when Silent Mode or zero volume may mute pronunciation audio.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-07-02

Fixed a bug where tapping a pronunciation flag could speak the wrong Chinese dialect — for example, Mandarin words read aloud in Cantonese — when your device's default Chinese voice was set to another dialect. Each flag now always uses its own dialect's voice.

### 4.0.1 — 2026-06-21

Tap a song to play it instantly in Panda — the full track with Apple Music, or a preview without. No more jumping to the Apple Music app to find and pick it yourself.

### 4.0.0 — 2026-06-17

Panda 4.0 is a major rebuild focused on faster lookup, modern iOS, and practical Chinese learning.

New in this version:

- Rebuilt offline Chinese-English dictionary search
- Cleaner dictionary entries with pronunciation, writing forms, related words, and character breakdowns
- 2026 HSK vocabulary browser, games, flashcards, and reading assist
- Camera OCR scan for Chinese text with assisted reading and offline translation flow
- Mandarin, Taiwan Mandarin, and Hong Kong Cantonese speech controls
- New cultural explorers for kinship, Mahjong, Hong Kong cafe classics, music, and cinema
- Refreshed interface, screenshots, and App Store presentation for Panda 4.0

### 3.9 — 2018-03-02

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

- Added a new filter functionality to the HSK vocabulary screen
- Fixed a bug that caused the HSK quiz section to malfunction
- Minor bug fixes
- Minor UI improvements
- Minor under-the-hood improvements

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