Best Chinese Reading Apps

Authentic books and audiobooksSide-by-side translationNative narration with adjustable speed

Master Chinese reading and listening with authentic content like novels, news, and videos. Features include side-by-side translation, native audio, tap-to-translate, AI-powered flashcards, and gamified challenges. Suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

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Readibu - Chinese novel reader

Read Chinese web novels

Explore Chinese web novelsTap for character definitionsReader mode for web pages

Access a vast library of Chinese web novels, short stories, and children's tales. Enhance your learning with integrated dictionary lookups, text-to-speech, and pinyin display. Premium features offer advanced tools like sentence translation and offline reading for an immersive language learning experience.

TCB | Read Chinese to Learn

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freemium

Chinese Reading, Graded News

9,500+ news-based lessonsOffline study modeOne-tap dictionary

This app offers over 9,500 news-based lessons to enhance Chinese reading skills. It provides content for all proficiency levels, with daily updates and features like offline study and a one-tap dictionary. Improve fluency and vocabulary through interactive exercises and detailed lesson breakdowns.

Read Chinese with confidence

Mandaro: HSK Chinese Reading

Build Hanzi Reading Fluency

HelloChinese - Learn Chinese

#1 Chinese Learning App

Game-based learningGraded storiesImmersive lessons

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

Bible-English Chinese Reading

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freemium

by 世木林

Side-by-side English and Chinese Bible readingTen different English translation versionsSynchronized subtitles

This app offers a side-by-side reading experience of the Bible in English and Chinese, with multiple translation versions available. It features synchronized subtitles, playback controls, and headphone remote support for an enhanced study experience.

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Coco : Read & Learn Chinese

Learn Mandarin by reading

Illustrated graded readersTap-to-translate and pinyin supportNative Mandarin audio with slow mode

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging illustrated stories, native audio, and interactive tools. Build reading, vocabulary, and speaking skills in context with features like tap-to-translate and shadowing practice. Progress from beginner to advanced levels with HSK-aligned content.

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English listening practice

LearnEnglish Podcast

Downloadable podcasts for offline listeningInteractive audio scripts and vocabulary toolsAdjustable audio pitch and speed control

Enhance your English listening and reading skills with a collection of British Council podcasts. Features include offline downloads, interactive scripts, pitch control, and progress tracking exercises. New content is added weekly to keep your learning engaging.

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Bamboo Reader: Read Chinese

Import & read what you love

Import documents, articles, and web contentInstant word translation with pinyinSmart spaced repetition flashcards

Master Chinese by importing any document, article, or voice recording. Get instant translations, build vocabulary with smart flashcards, and study offline. Supports HSK levels 1-6 for structured learning.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards

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freemium

Pleco Chinese Dictionary

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup

This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

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Grade One Chinese Reading A

Learn Chinese Textbook

Synchronized textbook readingCovers Pinyin, vocabulary, and textsIncludes stories and poetry

This app provides synchronized reading content for the first-grade Chinese textbook, covering Pinyin, vocabulary, texts, stories, and poetry. It aims to make learning engaging and easy for children with high-definition visuals.

Little Adam: Chinese Reading

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free

Fun to Learn Chinese Reading

Interactive games and picture booksLearn Chinese characters and vocabularyStages for beginner to advanced learners

This app helps toddlers and preschoolers learn Chinese through colorful games and picture books. It offers a fun and engaging way for young children to build vocabulary, understand characters, and develop reading skills.

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Chinese Novels, AI E-Reader

ChineseBoo: Read & Learn

Wondalearn Chinese Reading

Learn to read Chinese

Kanshu.app: AI Chinese Reader

Master Mandarin by Reading

Make chinese learning simple.