Best Train Chinese Dictionary Apps

197+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the train chinese dictionary category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 197+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Train Chinese Dictionary

trainchinese#1

trainchinese by trainchinese B.V.

The best way to learn Chinese
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😊(2.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn Chinese with a comprehensive dictionary, flashcards, and OCR. Access example sentences, audio, and character animations. Supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with customizable phonetic input.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for learning Chinese
  • 👍 Helpful for improving vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing
  • 🚀 Comprehensive dictionary and flashcard features
  • 👍 Customizable word lists and training modes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs after updates
  • 💰 Subscription model is expensive for long-term use
  • 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary#2

Chinese Hanzi Dictionary by 运斌 李

Learn to write Chinese Hanzi
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.6(327 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#3

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation

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HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
#1 Chinese Learning App
Free

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.

Game-based learningGraded storiesImmersive lessons
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5
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
Read Mandarin at any level
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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.

Extensive library of Mandarin storiesContent for all learning levelsInstant pinyin, definitions, and translations
📚 Education
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free with in-app purchases
6
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Writing Practice
Free

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.

Animated stroke order guidesPinyin annotationReal voice pronunciation
🔍 Reference
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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
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8
SuperChinese - Learn Chinese
SuperChinese - Learn Chinese
SuperChinese - Learn Chinese
#1 Chinese Self-Study App
Free

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.

AI-powered learningSpaced repetitionAnimated videos
📚 Education
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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Chino-Español Diccionario para estudiantes
Chino-Español Diccionario para estudiantes
Chino-Español Diccionario para estudiantes
by trainchinese B.V.
Free

Este diccionario chino-español permite buscar palabras de forma fácil y rápida, sin necesidad de conexión a Internet, y contiene más de 20.000 palabras. Es ideal para estudiantes de chino y turistas que visitan China, y ofrece funciones como búsqueda por texto, pinyin y reconocimiento de caracteres chinos.

🔍 Reference
(2)
10
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Dictionary & Translator
Learn and Translate Languages
Free

Access trusted definitions, thesaurus, and pronunciations for numerous languages. Translate text and images offline or online, and enhance your learning with vocabulary challenges and grammar checking.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusCross-cultural text and image translationVocabulary challenges and grammar checking
📚 Education
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) by MindSnacks
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) by MindSnacks
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) by MindSnacks
by MindSnacks
Free

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging games designed for vocabulary and conversation. Master Pinyin, tones, and character writing with over 1000 words and phrases. Includes a free level with an option to upgrade for extensive content.

8 addictive and unique games1000+ Chinese words & phrasesUnique 'Galactic' game for tones
📚 Education
(116)
free with in-app purchases
12
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator
Chinese,Text,Photo,Learning
Free

This app offers professional Chinese translation services, including voice, camera, and text translation. It's designed to assist with Chinese travel and language learning by facilitating real-time conversations and translating various forms of text.

Voice translationCamera translationConversation mode
🔍 Reference
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Dictionary Linguee
Dictionary Linguee
Dictionary Linguee
German, French, Spanish, more
Free

Access reliable translations for multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and German, with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers fast, offline access to a vast database compiled by lexicographers and includes example sentences and audio pronunciations.

Translations in French, Spanish, German, and moreCompiled by over 400 lexicographersFast translations with quick search
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free
14
Erudite Dictionary Translator
Erudite Dictionary Translator
Erudite Dictionary Translator
Search, Translate, Learn
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for language learners and travelers, including bilingual dictionaries, a thesaurus, translator, and phrasebook. It supports numerous languages and provides features like flashcards and grammar lessons to enhance vocabulary and understanding.

Bilingual dictionariesThesaurusTranslator
📚 Education
(169)
free with in-app purchases
15
Persian Dictionary - ديكشنري
Persian Dictionary - ديكشنري
Persian Dictionary - ديكشنري
ديكشنري و مترجم فارسي انگلیسي
Free

This app offers a comprehensive offline Persian-English and English-Persian dictionary with audio pronunciation and vocabulary games. It includes thousands of words, phrases, and examples, with an optional online translation feature. Subscription packages are available for extended access.

Offline Persian-English dictionaryOffline English-Persian dictionaryNative audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Vietnamese Dictionary Dict Box
Engish Vietnamese Translator
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive offline Vietnamese-English dictionary and translator. It offers text translation, word suggestions, pronunciation guides, and a picture dictionary to enhance language learning and communication.

Offline dictionary and translatorText translation for sentences and paragraphsIntelligent word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
17
All英语词典 (English - Chinese)
All英语词典 (English - Chinese)
All英语词典 (English - Chinese)
"The fastest search tool"
Free

This app allows you to search for English words across multiple Chinese and English dictionaries simultaneously. It includes a comprehensive vocabulary builder with lists for various standardized tests.

Simultaneous dictionary searchEnglish to Chinese dictionaryChinese to English dictionary
📚 Education
(17)
ad-supported
18
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Free

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

Offline dictionary accessVoice search for wordsDaily Word of the Day
🔍 Reference
(320K)
free with in-app purchases
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Traditional 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
Traditional Chinese - English best dictionary - 傳統 的 漢語- 英語 字典 最佳
by Thanh Nguyen Van
Free

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.

Largest vocabularyDetailed word descriptionsNumerous examples
📚 Education
(150)
free with in-app purchases
20
Learn Mandarin Chinese
Learn Mandarin Chinese
Learn Mandarin Chinese
Phrases & Words
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese phrases and words with a native-speaking parrot. Practice speaking and listening skills anytime, anywhere. Ideal for travelers heading to China.

Learn Mandarin phrases and wordsNative speaker pronunciationPractice speaking and listening
📚 Education
(60)
free with in-app purchases