说文解字 vs 古汉语词典
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
说文解字
Explore the origins and evolution of Chinese characters with this digital etymological dictionary. It meticulously restores ancient texts, offering detailed information on pronunciation, stroke count, and character roots. Discover the earliest forms and meanings of characters through multiple search options.
- OCR ancient text restoration
- Complete 540 radical system
- Multiple search methods (radical, pinyin, smart)
- Detailed character information
- Study character evolution and culture
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Shuowen Jiezi is a classic Chinese etymological dictionary compiled by the Eastern Han scholar Xu Shen. It is the first Chinese dictionary organized by radicals, containing 540 radicals and 9,353 Chinese characters, and it established the radical-based indexing system widely used in later dictionaries. Based on the original ancient text, the Shuowen Jiezi APP has been carefully redesigned and digitized. Using OCR restoration technology, the app faithfully restores the original content and the complete 540-radical system, presenting the earliest forms, origins, and meanings of Chinese characters in a modern and accessible way. The app supports multiple search methods, including radical search, pinyin search, and smart search. Each character includes detailed information such as pronunciation, stroke count, radicals, structure, character origins, and explanations. Definitions are referenced from the original Shuowen Jiezi text, making it useful for studying the evolution of Chinese characters and traditional Chinese culture. 【Features】 1. OCR Ancient Text Restoration High-definition restoration of the original Shuowen Jiezi ancient text using OCR technology, bringing back authentic character origins and ancient glyphs. 2. Complete 540 Radical System Fully restores the 540-radical system from Shuowen Jiezi, helping users explore the structure and evolution of Chinese characters. 3. Multiple Search Methods Supports radical search, pinyin search, and smart search for fast and convenient lookup. Shuowen Jiezi is part of the KuaiKuaiCha dictionary series, designed for students, teachers, Chinese language learners, calligraphy enthusiasts, and traditional Chinese culture researchers. 【KuaiKuaiCha Series Includes】 Chinese Dictionary, Idiom Dictionary, Kangxi Dictionary, Shuowen Jiezi, and more. Contact / Feedback: [1353223754@qq.com](mailto:1353223754@qq.com)
古汉语词典
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「古汉语词典」是一款面向古文学习者打造的传统文化学习工具,整合字词查询、文本互译、典籍品读、内容收纳多项实用能力,一站式满足日常研读古文、积累国学知识的需求。 核心功能: 字词检索功能・字词速查释义 支持单字、词语实时检索,字词页面附带拼音、词性、释义与典籍原句,还可一键收藏字词,方便用户随时查阅生僻文言字词,满足课堂学习与自主研读的查阅需求。 古文互译功能・双向文本转换 支持文言文、白话文双向翻译,输入古文可转换通俗白话,现代语句也能转为规范古文,方便用户读懂古籍段落,降低古文阅读理解门槛。 典籍品读功能・名句赏析积累 收纳历代经典名言、诗词选段,每条内容搭配白话赏析与语境解析,便于用户品读国学内容、理解文字背后的思想内涵,积累写作素材。 收藏管理功能・分类整理内容 将收藏内容划分为字词、名句两类归档,清晰区分不同学习素材,方便用户快速调取复习已收藏内容,搭建个人专属国学知识库。 整体应用操作简洁,覆盖古文学习全流程,适配学生、国学爱好者等各类人群。欢迎下载「古汉语词典」,品读千年古文,感受传统文字魅力。 【VIP会员自动续订说明】 订阅周期:1周(VIP会员连续包周)。 付款:用户确认购买并付款后记入iTunes账户。 取消续订:如需取消续订,请在当前订阅周期到期前24小时之前手动在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中关闭自动续订功能。 续订:苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后续订周期顺延一个订阅周期。 【协议】 隐私政策:http://ocmg.aixukj.xyz/account/com.kirexplore.multitranslate/IOS/VfOSGNcSvWJSU.html 用户服务协议:http://ocmg.aixukj.xyz/account/com.kirexplore.multitranslate/IOS/L2raP2qykrHlgfb2TKRVbhYACjhwe.html
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The clearest difference is ads: 古汉语词典 at none against 说文解字's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 说文解字 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 古汉语词典 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | 说文解字 | 古汉语词典 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zzhuhai Chestnut Network Technology Co.Ltd | 秋平 李 |
In-app purchases
说文解字
- 一年期会员$14.99
古汉语词典
- 古汉语词典尊贵会员3 Days trial$0.991 Month









