Explore the origins and meanings of over 19,300 Chinese words and characters. This comprehensive etymological dictionary offers detailed explanations, cross-references, and tools for saving and noting entries.






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| 2 | Free | 4.9★ (8) | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
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| 4 | Free | 4.5★ (537) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | 4.8★ (9) | Yes | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 6 | $2.99 | 4.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | 4.8★ (4) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |






Explore the origins and meanings of over 19,300 Chinese words and characters. This comprehensive etymological dictionary offers detailed explanations, cross-references, and tools for saving and noting entries.





Explore Mandarin vocabulary from HSK and textbooks, understanding individual characters and their component meanings. Discover word relations and use flashcards to test your knowledge. A reader feature allows in-line definition lookup for pasted Chinese text.








This app offers a comprehensive English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary for Mandarin Chinese. It includes features like audio pronunciation, stroke animations, and example sentences to aid vocabulary expansion and exam preparation. Supports multiple languages for a broader learning experience.


This app provides translations and pronunciations for Chinese and English words, featuring audio pronunciation via text-to-speech. It includes both Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionaries with numerous examples, ideal for students. An internet connection is required for full functionality.


Explore the origins and meanings of Korean words with a comprehensive etymological dictionary. Features detailed etymology, pronunciation, and cross-references for over 12,100 entries. Ideal for students, teachers, and language enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of Korean vocabulary.


This app provides essential Chinese phrases for travelers and students. It features clear audio from a native speaker, large script, phonetic transliteration, and English translations for dozens of useful words and phrases across various categories. It's designed for offline use, making it convenient for travel.


Learn Mandarin Chinese with this free phrasebook app. It offers phonetic and original Chinese writing, native speaker audio, and spaced repetition flashcards. Test your knowledge with quizzes and track your progress.


Access a comprehensive Traditional Chinese-English dictionary with over 100,000 words. Get instant translations, hear audio pronunciations, and use it offline. Stay updated with modern terms in this lightweight, free application.




Learn essential Mandarin Chinese phrases for travel with this easy-to-use phrasebook. It includes pronunciation guides for common sentences across 14 categories, helping you communicate effectively during your trip to China.


Explore the origins and history of English words with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers instant search, related word suggestions, and an offline mode for premium users. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word roots.




This app is a multilingual Chinese dictionary supporting Chinese to English and Chinese to French translations. Search using Pinyin, English, or French. It's a valuable resource for students and travelers.


This app provides a vast library of practical Mandarin Chinese audio sentences for daily communication. It aims to help users speak Chinese effectively and efficiently, saving learning time. Many users find it an indispensable tool for mastering the language.


Explore the historical origins of English words by tracing their linguistic journeys through Latin, Greek, and other languages. Discover morpheme breakdowns and original definitions from classical lexicons. This app offers an offline, minimal interface for an immersive etymological experience.


This app is an offline Chinese dictionary, translator, and optical character recognition tool. It helps users learn Mandarin or Cantonese with features like flashcards, text analysis, and a community forum for asking questions.


This app is an authoritative Chinese language learning resource, integrating 27 dictionaries including modern and ancient Chinese, idioms, and proverbs. It offers standard pronunciation guidance, stroke order visuals, and interactive learning tools for characters and words.


Master Chinese character writing with animated stroke order guides. This app helps beginners learn to write characters correctly, offering features like Pinyin annotation, real voice pronunciation, and multi-language support. It's designed to make learning Chinese calligraphy systematic and efficient.


This app provides a comprehensive offline English to Chinese dictionary with over 150,000 words. It features an easy-to-use interface, a quiz mode to test your knowledge, and options to save favorite words and view search history. It also includes text-to-speech functionality and sharing capabilities.