# WriteChinese - learn to write — Learn Chinese stroke order

> Learn Chinese character stroke order, pronunciation, and writing with animated guides. (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writechinese-learn-to-write/id1510206953 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 353 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2020-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writechinese-learn-to-write/id1510206953/reviews.md

## What is WriteChinese?

"WriteChinese" is an app for learning the stroke order of Chinese characters, featuring functions such as stroke order lookup, pinyin annotation, and voice pronunciation. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Pencil for writing.

The application strictly adheres to the latest standards for the stroke order of Chinese characters, including tens of thousands of commonly used characters, meeting the retrieval needs of a wide range of teachers, parents, and children. The reference for stroke order and radical is based on the "Elementary School Student Stroke Radical Structural Character-level Stroke Order Dictionary" and the "Modern Chinese Stroke Radical Structural Character-level Stroke Order Standard Dictionary."

"WriteChinese" annotates all over 20,000 Chinese characters with pinyin, allowing users to click the play button to hear the pronunciation.

Features:

* Support for taking photos or selecting images for text recognition, helping users input the characters they want to practice.
*Supports automatic translation of English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Danish, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese into Chinese after text recognition for easy comparison Study Chinese
* Support for offline dictionary function, allowing users to look up unfamiliar characters through the dictionary.
* Automatic saving of input or text recognition history for convenient practice later.
* Almost all Chinese characters' stroke order practice is supported.
* Support for playing the standard stroke order of characters in an animated way.
* Support for practicing writing Chinese characters; if there are errors, the app will alert users to the incorrect strokes.
* Support for displaying or hiding stroke orders, facilitating character dictation and enhancing memory.
* Automatically annotate pinyin when inputting any Chinese characters.
* Support for voice playback of Chinese characters; if a user doesn't know how to pronounce a certain character, they can simply click the voice button to hear the pronunciation.
* Support for sharing handwritten characters with friends.
* Support for simplified and traditional Chinese as well as English explanations.

Discover more features...

Chinese characters have a history of over six thousand years, making them the world's oldest continuously used writing system without a break. Chinese characters are the only surviving ideographic characters created by ancient people, representing an essential part of Chinese culture. We sincerely hope that "Stroke Order" can assist Chinese language learners globally, helping billions of Chinese users learn how to write Chinese characters.

Unlimited Access Membership Subscription
- You can use all in-app features without restrictions through this subscription.
- Subscriptions are charged weekly, monthly, or annually, depending on the selected plan.
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase.
- You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, or it will automatically renew.
- Renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, depending on the chosen plan.
- Users can manage subscriptions and go to account settings to turn off auto-renewal after purchase.
- Any unused free subscription time will be forfeited after purchasing a subscription.

Privacy Policy: https://www.dazhuogroup.com/writechinese/privacy_statement_en.php
Terms of Use: https://www.dazhuogroup.com/writechinese/terms_of_use_en.php

## Key features

- Stroke order lookup and animation
- Pinyin annotation and voice pronunciation
- Text recognition for input
- Offline dictionary
- Writing practice with error alerts
- Simplified and traditional Chinese support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writechinese-learn-to-write/id1510206953/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 你好

*2025-08-23*

你好

**Developer response:** 你好，我们新上架了1.7版本，麻烦您更新一下，此版本更新了如下功能 1. 强化繁体支持，全量覆盖繁体字 2. 新增浏览器拼音自动标注功能 3. 新增文件管理，便捷整理书写资料 4. 支持离线文字识别与书写练习 5. 字典新增中英文双语显示 6. 新增待办+计时功能，助力时间管理 7. 补充预设练习字，初学者无需输入即可练 8. 优化体验，支持iOS15+系统

### 3/5 — 소리가 안나와요

*2024-04-15*

발음 궁금해서 소리버튼 눌렀는데 아무론 소리가 안나와요ㅠㅠ
해결방법이 있을까요????

**Developer response:** 이것은 ios 시스템의 호환성 문제입니다. 우리는 이미 이 문제를 해결했습니다. 버전 1.3으로 업데이트하십시오. 이 버전은 ios16, ios17 및 그 이상의 시스템의 사운드 실효 문제를 해결했습니다.

### 1/5 — 后悔

*2021-01-25*

没什么用，买了就后悔！

**Developer response:** 我们会持续增加更多功能，敬请关注，您也可以给我们邮件，告知想要的功能，合适的话我们在下一个版本新增。我们的软件无广告，无订阅，物有所值。

## Frequently asked questions about WriteChinese

### What is WriteChinese?

WriteChinese is an educational app designed to teach users the correct stroke order for Chinese characters. It offers animated stroke order guides, pinyin annotation with voice pronunciation, and practice writing features.

### What learning resources does WriteChinese use?

The app's stroke order and radical references are based on the "Elementary School Student Stroke Radical Structural Character-level Stroke Order Dictionary" and the "Modern Chinese Stroke Radical Structural Character-level Stroke Order Standard Dictionary."

### Can I practice writing Chinese characters with WriteChinese?

Yes, WriteChinese supports practicing writing Chinese characters. The app will alert users to incorrect strokes if errors are made during practice.

### Does WriteChinese offer offline access?

Yes, WriteChinese includes an offline dictionary function, allowing users to look up unfamiliar characters without an internet connection.

### What devices is WriteChinese compatible with?

WriteChinese is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports Apple Pencil for writing practice.

### How much does WriteChinese cost?

WriteChinese is free to download and use. It offers optional subscription plans for unlimited access to all features, with weekly, monthly, and annual options.

### Does WriteChinese have ads?

No, WriteChinese does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for subscriptions.

### What are the subscription options for WriteChinese?

WriteChinese offers a 3-day free trial for its subscription plans. These include a Weekly Subscription for $1.99, a Monthly Subscription for $3.99, and an Annual Subscription for $19.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2025-11-19

1. Enhanced traditional Chinese support, fully covering all traditional Chinese characters
2. Added browser with automatic Pinyin annotation for opened web pages
3. New file management feature for easy organization of writing materials
4. Support offline text recognition for writing practice
5. Dictionary now supports both Chinese and English display
6. Added to-do list and timer functions to assist time management
7. Supplemented default practice characters; beginners can practice without inputting Chinese characters
8. Optimized user experience, supporting iOS 15 and above

### 1.6 — 2024-11-15

Compatible with iOS 18 systems

### 1.5 — 2024-10-22

Added support for viewing more content through the browser for learning purposes. Users can click the browser icon in the upper right corner of the dictionary to view related content.

### 1.4 — 2024-08-15

1: Fixed the error that may prompt the user to connect to the network when using the mobile network. This version supports use in mobile network or WiFi network.
2: Fixed other known bugs.

### 1.3 — 2024-08-02

Compatible with iOS 17 systems

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