Pleco Chinese Dictionary

Master Chinese faster with Pleco Chinese Dictionary, the all-in-one learning platform trusted by language students for nearly two decades. Whether you're decoding unfamiliar characters, building vocabulary, or reading authentic texts, this integrated dictionary, flashcard system, and document reader transforms how you engage with Chinese.

Start learning immediately with two free dictionaries covering 130,000 words and 20,000 example sentences with Pinyin. Eight additional free dictionaries are available for download, including a comprehensive Cantonese-English option. Nineteen premium dictionaries unlock specialized vocabulary across every domain you might encounter.

Lookup methods adapt to your situation. Draw characters through the best-in-class handwriting input engine when typing is impractical. Point your camera at text and use live optical character recognition to instantly translate street signs, menus, and documents. Tap words in other apps via the floating screen reader interface. Speak terms aloud and let voice recognition handle the rest. Or search by Pinyin, Chinese characters, or combinations—with wildcard and full-text support for precision results.

Hear native-speaker audio for over 34,000 headwords in male and female voices, supplemented by example sentence audio. Study stroke order through animated diagrams that show exactly how to write each character, with 500 included free and 28,000 available as an add-on. Cross-reference any character or word by tapping it to explore deeper meanings and usage patterns.

Build lasting knowledge through the integrated flashcard system. Create cards from any dictionary entry with a single tap, import premade word lists, and leverage spaced repetition scheduling to cement what you learn. Choose from multiple study modes including fill-in-the-blanks and tone drills. Open Chinese-language PDFs and documents, then tap unknown words for instant definitions without leaving your text.

Fully supports both simplified and traditional characters, plus Zhuyin and Jyutping romanization for Cantonese learners. No ads interrupt your study sessions—just focused, ad-free learning. Access responsive customer support and connect with an active community of learners.

Transfer purchases seamlessly across devices. If you've invested in Pleco on another platform, migration options await. Pleco Chinese Dictionary respects your commitment to language learning without compromise.