Hanping Chinese
apps for Android & iOS
We've been building simple-yet-powerful Mandarin & Cantonese language-learning apps since 2008. Now available on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
Handwriting Recognition
Supports recognizing over 12,000 Simplified & Traditional characters.
Voice Recognition
Recognize both Mandarin & Cantonese voice input using device voice recognition.
Native Speaker Audio
All single syllables included + over 4,000 multi-syllables via in-app purchases
No Ads & Works Offline
No need for an internet connection. Even voice recognition can be configured for offline use.
Stroke Animations
Learn how all the common characters are written. 839 free + 8,735 via in-app purchase
Hanzi Decompositions
Explore the component composition of each character and which component indicates the pronunciation
Soundboard
Play individual syllables or practice specific tone pairs
Traditional & Simplified Characters
Select either or both according to whether you are learning in Mainland China or Taiwan
Pinyin & Zhuyin Phonetic
Both tone-numbers and tone-marks supported. Vertical Zhuyin also supported
Hanzi, Pinyin & English Search
Hanping searches headwords and meanings to help you find what you're looking for.
Multiple Dictionary Support
Built-in dictionary is CC-CEDICT but Wenlin's grammar-rich professional ABC dictionaries available as in-app purchases.
Over 5,000 Example Sentences
Each sentence includes Hanzi, pinyin and English translation.
Organize Words Using Stars, Tags and Notes
Create your own word lists and add notes to any word.
AnkiDroid Flashcards Integration
Study your vocab, by getting Hanping to automatically create AnkiDroid flashcards from your word lists. (in-app product)
Third-party Website/App Linking
For any Chinese headword, jump straight to the appropriate page in websites & apps like Google Translate, Skritter, YellowBridge, Naver and over 50 more.
Hanping Chinese Camera (Android-only)
This app is compatible with our Mandarin and Cantonese dictionary apps.
If you're not satisfied, for any reason, within 30 days you get a full refund, period, no questions asked. We don't want your money if you're not amazingly happy.
Hanping Chinese Popup (Android-only)
The world's first app (on any platform) to combine in-app screen capture with OCR technology.
If you're not satisfied, for any reason, within 30 days you get a full refund, period, no questions asked. We don't want your money if you're not amazingly happy. Simply send us an email.
Hanping Cantonese Dictionary
• Traditional & Simplified Characters - No matter whether Hong Kong or Guangdong!
• Multiple Phonetic Options - Jyutping (numbered & superscript), Yale (tone-marked and numbered) supported
• Native Speaker Audio - For all single-syllable sounds
• Cantodict Dictionary Entries - Comprehensive dictionary differentiating spoken versus written language