Best Daily Hanzi Apps &amp; Games

4.5(1.3K ratings)

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Learn Chinese characters, pronunciation, and meaning passively throughout your day by viewing them on your phone's lock screen. This app integrates learning into your existing habits, making it effortless and sustainable for busy individuals. It offers a pressure-free approach to building familiarity with Chinese.

Daily Hanzi by Edward Barbera

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Karacter: chinese widgets by Eloan Tourtelier

Lockscreen widget, learn daily

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3 Chinese Characters a Day

4.7(19 ratings)

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Learn Mandarin Chinese with an offline dictionary, handwriting recognition, and AI-powered explanations. Track your progress with HSK 3.0 integration and visualize stroke order animations.

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Stroke order animationsGuided tracing practiceInstant audio feedback

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