Best Hanzi Apps

4.7😊(436 ratings)

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This AI-powered app offers a comprehensive suite for learning Chinese, including translation, a smart dictionary, flashcards, and exam preparation. It supports various learning methods and levels, from beginner to advanced HSK preparation.

What We Love

👍 Very helpful app
🚀 Efficient and well-organized
💡 Useful features like character analysis and example usage
👍 Great for beginners and advanced learners
👍 Comprehensive dictionary with good translations
👍 Helpful pronunciation and writing practice

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs after updates
💰 Aggressive monetization with constant ads
🔒 Issues with paid upgrades not working as expected
🔒 Inability to access full features without paying
🔒 Limitations on number of words that can be viewed

Daily Hanzi by ALEX XINWEI LIU

Daily Chinese on Lock Screen

Strong Contender

4.5(1.3K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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.

Chinese Hanzi Dictionary by 运斌李

A dictionary for beginners

Worth Considering

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards

4.6(356 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Learn to write, read, and speak Chinese characters (Hanzi). This app provides comprehensive knowledge including meanings, pronunciation, stroke order, and vocabulary. It's a valuable tool for beginners of all ages to aid in study, work, and travel.

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Pleco Chinese Dictionary

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

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Sound, glyph, and animation integrationFlashcards for memorizationSample sentences for context

This app helps users learn Chinese characters by integrating sound, glyphs, and animation. It uses flashcards, sample sentences, images, and games to aid memorization and understanding of radicals, strokes, pronunciation, and meaning.

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HelloChinese - Learn Chinese

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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.

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Learn Hanzi on Screen

Lock screen widget for continuous learningHSK word list (5,000+ words)Self-paced learning

$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app transforms your phone's lock screen into a learning tool for Chinese characters. It displays one HSK word at a time until mastered, with an integrated handwriting practice feature. Learn at your own pace without pressure or tracking.

by Beijing Han-sky Education Technology Co., Ltd

HSK level structured learning (1-6)Animated stroke order guidesAudio pronunciation for characters

Learn Chinese characters with animated stroke order guides and audio pronunciations. Practice writing characters through interactive exercises, structured by HSK levels 1-6.

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Animated stroke order guidesLearn to write basic charactersPractice typing Chinese text

Learn to write and type Chinese characters with animated stroke order guides. This free version offers 80 basic characters and phrases, with a full version planned for HSK levels 1-6.

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Hanzio: Learn Chinese

Active recall and spaced repetitionFour-way character practice (meaning, pinyin, writing, audio)Character breakdown and mnemonic aids

Master Chinese characters with an efficient, practical method based on memory research. Practice writing, pronunciation, meaning, and audio recall in focused sessions. Access a comprehensive dictionary with stroke order and example sentences.

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Visual mnemonics with integrated stroke illustrationsHSK 1-6 character libraryEtymology and script form references

Learn Chinese characters with visual mnemonics and hand-crafted illustrations. Explore etymology, word meanings, and pronunciation. Offers a recognition-focused approach for reading fluency.

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Pinyin but just for hard words

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Stroke order, worksheets, HSK

Extract characters from textGenerate custom PDF copybooksInteractive stroke order practice

Master Chinese and Korean characters with interactive stroke order practice, character extraction from text, and custom PDF copybook generation. Ideal for learners and educators preparing for exams or creating study materials.

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Read 99% of everyday Chinese

Frequency-based character learningSpaced repetition systemInteractive writing practice

Master essential Chinese characters and vocabulary through spaced repetition and interactive exercises. Learn to read everyday Chinese with frequency-based lessons, writing practice, and real-world reading materials. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced learning.