Best Traditional Chinese Dictionary Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Traditional Chinese Dictionary, this is the deeper bench. 248+ traditional chinese dictionary apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Traditional Chinese Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Traditional Chinese DictionaryTraditional Chinese DictionaryFree4.6★ (14)YesNoJul 2026
2Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
3Traditional Chinese - English best dictionary - 傳統 的 漢語- 英語 字典 最佳Traditional Chinese - English best dictionary - 傳統 的 漢語- 英語 字典 最佳Free4.2★ (150)NoYesMay 2026
4Chinese Traditional DictionaryChinese Traditional DictionaryFreeNoYesMay 2026
5Smart Chinese DictionarySmart Chinese DictionaryFreeYesYesJun 2026
6英漢字典 EC Dictionary英漢字典 EC DictionaryFreeYesYesMay 2026
7DianHua DictionaryDianHua DictionaryFree3.9★ (8)NoNoJul 2026
8Hanping Chinese DictionaryHanping Chinese DictionaryFree4.4★ (5)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Traditional Chinese Dictionary

Traditional Chinese Dictionary#1

Traditional Chinese Dictionary by FB PUBLISHING LLC

100,000 words!
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6(14 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

Dictionary.com: English Words#2

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
4.2(150 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive dictionary offers an extensive vocabulary for Traditional Chinese and English. It provides detailed word descriptions, numerous examples, and high performance with a simple user interface. Full pronunciation support aids language learning, with offline functionality for core features.

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Chinese Traditional Dictionary
Chinese Traditional Dictionary
Chinese Traditional Dictionary
English to Chinese Traditional
Free
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5
Smart Chinese Dictionary
Smart Chinese Dictionary
Smart Chinese Dictionary
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6
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
英漢字典 EC Dictionary
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Fast/Easy Offline Dictionary.
Free

This is a fast and easy-to-use offline English-Chinese dictionary. It offers comprehensive definitions, including parts of speech, pronunciation, and example sentences for a vast vocabulary, supporting both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Offline English-Chinese dictionarySupports Simplified and Traditional ChinesePronunciation and example sentences
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
7
DianHua Dictionary
DianHua Dictionary
DianHua Dictionary
by JSQ, LLC
Free

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.

Multi-language search (English, Pinyin, Traditional/Simplified Chinese)Search historyBookmark organization
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
8
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Offline search + handwriting
Free

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.

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
9
English To Chinese Dictionary
English To Chinese Dictionary
English To Chinese Dictionary
by Karan Kharyal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
New English-Chinese Dictionary
New English-Chinese Dictionary
New English-Chinese Dictionary
English-Chinese Dictionary
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
11
Dictionary: English Chinese
Dictionary: English Chinese
Dictionary: English Chinese
by Sin Yee Fan
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
CJKI Chinese-English Dict.
CJKI Chinese-English Dict.
CJKI Chinese-English Dict.
Comprehensive Dictionary
$10.99

This comprehensive dictionary offers over half a million Chinese-English and English-Chinese entries, including general vocabulary, technical terms, and proper nouns. It features example phrases, audio pronunciations, and support for both simplified and traditional Chinese characters.

Over 500,000 entries80,000+ example sentencesHigh-quality audio pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(1)
paid
13
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
English To Chinese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Traditional Chinese Hanzi
Traditional Chinese Hanzi
Traditional Chinese Hanzi
Trad. Chinese Character Tool
Free

This app provides a comprehensive Traditional Chinese Hanzi dictionary, drawing from the Ministry of Education's standard lexicon. It offers multiple search methods, offline access, and learning aids like daily character recommendations and vocabulary bookmarking. Designed for simplicity and practicality, it serves students, teachers, and general users for daily study and work.

Offline accessMultiple search methods (radical, Zhuyin, Pinyin, stroke count, keyword)Pronunciation, part of speech, definition, and example sentences
🔍 Reference
(58)
free
15
Xinhua Dictionary-Chinese Dict
Xinhua Dictionary-Chinese Dict
Xinhua Dictionary-Chinese Dict
中国首部现代汉语字典,汉语、成语、文言文、典故权威词典
Free

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.

27 integrated dictionariesModern and ancient Chinese vocabularyIdioms, colloquialisms, and proverbs
📚 Education
(246)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chinese Dictionary Translate
Chinese Dictionary Translate
Chinese Dictionary Translate
HSK & TOCFL Practice
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Chinese Master-Hi Mandarin
Chinese Master-Hi Mandarin
Chinese Master-Hi Mandarin
Learn Chinese culture together
Free
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(0)
18
Chinese – English Dictionary
Chinese – English Dictionary
Chinese – English Dictionary
Dictionary & Pronunciation
Free

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.

Audio pronunciationText to Speech technologyChinese-English dictionary
🔍 Reference
(9)
free with in-app purchases
19
Zi Finder: Chinese Dictionary
Zi Finder: Chinese Dictionary
Zi Finder: Chinese Dictionary
Chinese Character Lookup
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
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(0)
20
CJE Dictionary
CJE Dictionary
CJE Dictionary
by Hunter Han
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Traditional Chinese Dictionary

What are the best traditional chinese dictionary apps for iPhone?
Traditional Chinese Dictionary tops our traditional chinese dictionary apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 14 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top traditional chinese dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Traditional Chinese Dictionary and Dictionary.com: English Words.
Traditional Chinese Dictionary shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ traditional chinese dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Yes, Traditional Chinese Dictionary offers full offline capability. You can get translations anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.
Traditional Chinese Dictionary is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.