# Xinhua Dictionary — Chinese-English Edition

> Modern Chinese-English dictionary with character details, pronunciation, and writing demonstrations. (iPhone/iPad app by Wanyouzhidian Digital Media Technology(Beijing) Co., Ltd..)

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- Developer: [Wanyouzhidian Digital Media Technology(Beijing) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570087117)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2021-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xinhua-dictionary/id1570086935/reviews.md

## What is Xinhua Dictionary?

The Xinhua Dictionary is the first modern Chinese dictionary in the People’s Republic of China. It is the bestseller with over 600 million copies print run and a must-have Chinese dictionary for every primary student in China.
The Xinhua Dictionary (Chinese-English) presents the accurate English translation of all the Chinese entries, including 13000 characters and 3300 words in The Xinhua Dictionary. 
The Xinhua Dictionary (Chinese-English) APP is officially produced by The Commercial Press, and is developed and supported by Wanyouzhidian (Beijing) Digital Media Technology Co., Ltd. The APP contains all the full entries in The Xinhua Dictionary (Chinese-English) print version and the practical functions with the following characteristics:

1. providing three indexing methods: pinyin, strokes and radicals;
2. supporting the search of the Chinese characters and pinyin;
3. supporting the search of English keywords, based on explanation sub-entries and examples;
4. providing the audio pronunciation of the headwords and the dynamic writing demonstration;
5. providing the attributes of each Chinese character, such as its level, radical, stroke and structure format;
6. displaying in distinctively structured sections, presented with personalized options；
7. building into Collection folder the Chinese character list of the latest "Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education"（HSK）.

《新华字典》是新中国第一本现代汉语字典，至今累计发行6亿余册，是中国小学生必备的汉语学习工具书。
《新华字典》（汉英双语版）完整收录汉语全文，含单字13000多个，以字统词，注解词语3300多个，配以精准的英文对译，以双语版形式全新展现。
《新华字典》（汉英双语版）APP完整收纳纸书的正文条目内容，由商务印书馆官方出版发行，万有知典（北京）数字传媒科技有限公司提供客户和技术服务支持。本APP主要有以下特点：

1.提供汉语拼音、笔画、部首三种索引方式；
2.支持基于词条、汉语拼音部分的相关关键词检索；
3.支持基于释义、例证部分的英文关键词检索； 
4.每个词条均提供真人发音，常用汉字附有动态书写演示；
5.每个词条均附有字级、部首、笔画、结构等汉字属性信息；
6.词条内容分区展示，结构清晰，支持释文版式个性化设置；
7.收藏夹内置最新《国际中文教育中文水平等级标准》（HSK）汉字表。

## Key features

- Pinyin, stroke, and radical indexing
- Chinese character and pinyin search
- English keyword search
- Audio pronunciation
- Dynamic writing demonstration
- Character attributes (level, radical, stroke)
- HSK character list integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| annual membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| permanent membership | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xinhua-dictionary/id1570086935/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 购买后无法登录，不能使用

*2024-04-04*

购买后无法登录，一直报错“验证码发送异常”，根本无法使用！

### 1/5 — 不再更新了吗？无法登录了！

*2024-03-28*

不再更新了吗？无法登录了！

### 5/5 — 内容还可以

*2021-08-03*

不如中版教育云字库好用。

## Frequently asked questions about Xinhua Dictionary

### What is the primary function of Xinhua Dictionary?

Xinhua Dictionary provides a comprehensive Chinese-English translation of over 13,000 characters and 3,300 words. It includes features like audio pronunciation and dynamic writing demonstrations for Chinese characters.

### How can I search for words in Xinhua Dictionary?

You can search using three indexing methods: pinyin, strokes, and radicals. The app also supports searching for Chinese characters and pinyin, as well as English keywords based on explanations and examples.

### Does Xinhua Dictionary offer audio pronunciation?

Yes, Xinhua Dictionary provides audio pronunciation for headwords. It also includes dynamic writing demonstrations for commonly used Chinese characters.

### What kind of character information does Xinhua Dictionary provide?

Each Chinese character entry includes attributes such as its level, radical, stroke count, and structure format. This detailed information aids in understanding the nuances of each character.

### Is Xinhua Dictionary suitable for HSK preparation?

Yes, the app has a collection folder that includes the latest HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) character list, making it a useful tool for those preparing for Chinese proficiency tests.

### What devices is Xinhua Dictionary available on?

Xinhua Dictionary is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Xinhua Dictionary updated?

The latest version of Xinhua Dictionary is 1.1.1, which was last updated on August 18, 2021. The app was initially released on July 19, 2021.

### What is the age rating for Xinhua Dictionary?

Xinhua Dictionary has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including primary school students.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2021-08-18

修复了已知bug。

### 1.1.0 — 2021-07-20

No release notes.

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