SmartHanzi vs Chinese Begin

SmartHanzi is a free yet professional grade app for students and anyone wishing to read real Chinese texts (web, PDF), even with a limited level in Chinese. It includes general Chinese dictionaries for English, French and German as well as the short definitions for DDB (Digital Dictionary of Buddhism) and CJKV-E (Dictionary of Confucian, Daoist and Intellectual Historical Terms). For scholars, it contains a demo (WIP) of Séraphin Couvreur's "Dictionnaire classique de la langue chinoise" which supports most of its translations with example sentences and their sources. SEARCH Search dictionaries by Chinese, pinyin or translation. PARSE AND LOOKUP After copying a full text, SmartHanzi provides immediate access to unknown words. Although it is not a learning tool, it shows links to related words (also in, contained) and character details: stroke order, character series (Kangxi, etymology). With this perspective beyond immediate usage, one gets naturally familiar with words and characters. Besides recognizing the correspondence between simplified and traditional variants, SmartHanzi also recognizes multiple traditional variants. For instance, searching 真 (or finding 真 in a text) will show both 真 and 眞, according to what is present in selected dictionaries. Or it will recognize equally well 為 / 爲 or 眾 / 衆. Texts or individual words can be read aloud with Apple voices. TESTS SmartHanzi includes tests based on HSK levels as a way to check one’s progress. Progress is shown on a monthly basis. Tests are short and errors reviewed first. One can choose longer tests, or to review unsure words or check supposedly known words. ETYMOLOGY Etymology is not only for scholars. Along centuries, Chinese writing has developed a number of reference points, reasonable or simply traditional, well known by most Chinese: "Se non è vero, è ben trovato". Trying to “learn” Chinese without leveraging this invaluable assistance would be an unreasonable challenge. Etymological indications and character series emphasize these reference points. All character series available for the current character are easily accessible. USER INTERFACE Lookup is easily customizable to just show preferred details and keep presentation clear. On iPad, landscape orientation, the app can show either in full screen (with both parse and lookup parts visible) or multiple applications: smartphone-like format side by side with the original text. MAC VERSION A dedicated Mac version is on Mac App Store.

Learning Center You can learn by clicking on the corresponding course. All Course videos are free of charge. Listening: You can choose the correct answer by listening to a word or a sentence. Writing:You can follow the strokes demonstrated to write the Chinese character . Speaking: First listen and then click the record button to retell what you have heard. We will score you according to the fluency and accuracy of your input. Quiz: You can take a Quiz to see if you have mastered the grammar points of the corresponding video lesson. >Live Course We can push live courses for face-to-face teaching. >Micro Course We can push micro-courses related to Chinese learning. The privilege of our VIP You can start for FREE with the free video lessons. If you want to take it a step further and enjoy practice and quiz parts, we recommend Premium. As well as being able to enjoy the course and all the activities, you’ll have unlimited access to live classes and microlessons. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy and our General Terms and Conditions: https://chinese.uhang.com.cn/privacyPolicy/