Best Pleco Chinese Dictionary Apps

4.7😊(1.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Extremely helpful and useful
👍 Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
🔍 Excellent search and lookup features
💡 Customizable and personalized experience
🎓 Essential tool for learning Chinese
🔊 Clear audio pronunciations

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
🌐 Lack of cloud sync and backup

HelloChinese - Learn Chinese by HelloChinese Technology Co., Ltd.

#1 Chinese Learning App

Strong Contender

4.9😊(23K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#99in Education

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to learn
👍 Engaging and fun
👍 Helpful for beginners
👍 Good for pronunciation practice
👍 Useful for learning Chinese characters
👍 Effective teaching methods
👍 Convenient for on-the-go learning
👍 Comprehensive learning experience

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent speech recognition
🐛 Audio quality issues in some videos
💰 Paywall limits access to full content
💰 Premium subscription is expensive

Chinese Stroke Order Character by 健生任

Chinese Writing Practice

Worth Considering

Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese

4.5😐(661 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Great app
🚀 Useful learning tool
💡 Helpful for writing practice
👍 Simple and intuitive interface
👍 Offline character animations

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and crashes
💰 Too many ads in free version
💰 Important features locked behind paywall
🔧 Confusing translation and definitions
🔧 Inconsistent stroke order display

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Read Mandarin at any level

Extensive library of Mandarin storiesContent for all learning levelsInstant pinyin, definitions, and translations

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging stories with integrated tools for reading and listening comprehension. Access definitions, pinyin, native audio, and translations instantly. Build vocabulary with a built-in dictionary and flashcards.

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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.

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Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation

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Hanzii: Learn Chinese & HSK

AI Tutor, Flashcard, Translate

AI-powered Chinese translationSmart Chinese dictionary with character breakdownsPersonalized flashcards and review system

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Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily

Map your way to learn Chinese

Visual learning of Chinese charactersBuilding block vocabulary methodBite-sized lessons

Learn Chinese characters and vocabulary through visual aids and a unique building block method. This app breaks down the language into manageable lessons, making it easy to understand and remember, while also exploring Chinese culture. Suitable for all levels, it offers games and SRS reviews for efficient learning.

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Hanping Chinese Dictionary

Offline search + handwriting

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio

Master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive offline dictionary. Features handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, example sentences, and tools for vocabulary building and character mastery. Unlock premium features for advanced learning.

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A dictionary for beginners

Chinese Hanzi Dictionary

Learn simplified and traditional ChineseAnimated character writing with stroke orderDetailed character information (pinyin, radicals, definitions)

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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DianHua Dictionary

by JSQ, LLC

Multi-language search (English, Pinyin, Traditional/Simplified Chinese)Search historyBookmark organization

This app is a comprehensive Chinese-English dictionary for iOS, offering robust search capabilities across English, Pinyin, Traditional, and Simplified Chinese. It includes study tools like writing practice, flashcards, and search history to aid language learners.

English To Chinese Dictionary

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free

Chinese – English Dictionary

Dictionary & Pronunciation

Audio pronunciationText to Speech technologyChinese-English dictionary

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.

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Dictionary with explanation

Smart Chinese Dictionary

Pinyin Helper - Speak Chinese

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Pinyin Converter & Translator

Instant phrase and sentence translationDetailed word dictionary explanationsHigh-quality audio pronunciation

This app helps you learn Chinese by providing instant translations, detailed dictionary explanations, and clear audio pronunciations for words and phrases. It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to make the language learning process easier and more enjoyable.

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SuperChinese - Learn Chinese

#1 Chinese Self-Study App

AI-powered learningSpaced repetitionAnimated videos

Master Mandarin Chinese with an AI-powered app designed for all levels. Learn to speak, read, write, and listen through engaging lessons, animated videos, and speech recognition. Track your progress with proficiency tests and enjoy bite-sized learning sessions.

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Mandarin Chinese Dictionary +

Translator to learn English

Bilingual English/Mandarin dictionaryOffline translation and pronunciationImage text scanning

This bilingual dictionary app translates between English and Mandarin Chinese, offering offline access to over 350,000 words and phrases. It includes features like text scanning, pronunciation guides, vocabulary games, and phrasebooks to aid language learning.

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