Chinese Character Dictionary

Search 3,600 common Hanzi by character, pinyin, or English meaning.

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Character dictionary FAQ

Can I search without knowing the pinyin?
Yes. Enter the Hanzi or an English meaning. Pinyin search also works.
Does the dictionary show stroke order?
Open a character to see stroke order, pronunciation, radical, common words, and examples.
What if a character is missing?
The dictionary focuses on 3,600 common characters. Use the feedback button to suggest a missing one.

Character learning path

Learn, look up, then practise.

  1. 01

    Beginner Chinese

    Learn first words, sentence patterns, and everyday characters.

  2. 02Current

    Character Dictionary

    Check pinyin, meaning, stroke order, words, and examples.

  3. 03

    Free Hanzi Worksheets

    Turn selected characters into printable writing practice.