CHINESE DICTIONARY & TOOLS
Study Tools
Practical tips: how to use dictionaries, type Chinese and more.
Free interactive tools
- HSK Word Browser & Word ListBrowse and search the official HSK vocabulary by level, save words to your own list, and review them with flashcards.
- Chinese Tone QuizListen to a word from official HSK vocabulary and choose the tone you hear. A quick way to train your ear.
- Chinese to Pinyin ConverterPaste Chinese characters — or tone-marked pinyin — and each syllable is colored by its tone, so tone patterns are easy to see.
- Using Spaced Repetition for Chinese VocabularyHow to build Chinese flashcards that actually work: character, pinyin, tone, meaning and example, plus how many new cards a day to add and what to do with words that never stick.
- How to Type Chinese on Your Phone: Pinyin Input and HandwritingAn easy guide to typing Chinese (simplified characters) on your phone, from adding a keyboard on iPhone and Android to using pinyin input and handwriting input. Also covers how to look up characters you can't read.
- Get the Most from Dictionary Example SentencesLooking up the meaning and closing the dictionary uses only half of it. Read the example sentences out loud, learn collocations and usage, and drop whole sentences into your flashcards — a practical way to make example sentences the heart of your study.
- How to Use a Chinese Dictionary: Turn Your Phone into a Study ToolHow you use a Chinese dictionary can make a real difference to how fast you learn. This guide covers paper vs. app dictionaries, how to use pinyin search and handwriting input, and practical tips for getting the most out of a free dictionary app.
- How to Review HSK Vocabulary with a Dictionary AppThe HSK is a vocabulary game, and vocabulary sticks through review. Learn how to use your dictionary app's search history and bookmarks as a ready-made "words I don't know yet" list, how to narrow words to your target level, and a spaced review cycle.