The Most Comprehensive
Mandarin Resource
Directory on the Web
Hundreds of carefully curated resources for learning and using Mandarin, all organized in one place. Find apps, dictionaries, reading and listening practice, Chinese media, reference tools, character resources, study aids, and hidden gems you may not know exist. Many are completely free.
Mandarin Resources, A–Z
AB
Annotation Tools – 8 Resources
Add pinyin, English and word spacing to Chinese text.
Audiobook Sources – 17 Resources
Build listening comprehension with native spoken content.
Audio Editing – 1 Resource
Extract sentences and short clips from audio.
Blogs – 3 Resources
Naturally written Real-world content.
CD
Characters – 12 Resources
Understand how characters are formed, written and remembered.
Character Counting Tools – 6 Resources
Count Hanzi, words, strokes and other elements of Chinese text.
Chrome Extensions – 19 Resources
Popup dictionaries, OCR, dual subtitles and more.
Comics & Manga – 5 Resources
Build reading skills with visual context and dialogue.
Corpora
Find corpora and sentence databases under Sentence Search & Mining.
Dictation Practice – 1 Resource
Strengthen listening and character recognition by writing what you hear.
Dictionary Apps & Websites – 17 Resources
Look up words, characters, pronunciation, usage and more.
Dramas & TV Shows – 47 Resources
Find reliable places to stream and watch online.
EF
ebooks & Reading – 13 Resources
Authentic books, literature and other native content.
Encyclopedias – 3 Resources
For reference, reading practice, and research.
Etymology– 3 Resources
Trace the origins and evolution of Chinese characters.
GH
Graded Reading Apps & Websites – 8 Resources
Level-appropriate stories, articles & more!
Help & Troubleshooting – 3 Resources
HSK Sample Tests – 1 Resource
74 free HSK practice tests for Levels 1–6 and HSK Oral.
IJK
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LMN
Listening Exercises – 5 Resources
Practice understanding spoken Chinese.
Listening Practice – Resource Hub
Find tools and resources for building Mandarin listening skills.
Music Streaming & Radio – 19 Resources
Authentic audio from across the Chinese-speaking world.
Newspapers & News Sites – 14 Resources
Authentic Chinese news and current events
OP
Pinyin & Pronunciation – 9 Resources
Practice accurate sounds and tones.
Podcasts – 31 Resources
Build listening comprehension with content for every level.
Podcast Apps – 6 Resources
Listen to, organize & follow your favorite shows.
QR
Radio Find Chinese radio stations and music platforms under Music Steaming & Radio.
S
SENTENCE SEARCH & MINING – 5 Resources See how words are used in context.
T-Z
Text-to-Speech Tools – + Resources
Translation Tools – 10 Resources
Find both machine and AI translation tools.
Writing – 12 Resources
Understand, write and remember Chinese characters.
Writing Practice Sheets – 16 Free PDFs
Blank, Rice, Field and more. Available in US Letter & A4 sizes.
TV Shows & Live Chinese TV – See Dramas
JUST FOR FUN
Chinese Seal Generators – 4 Resources
Turn Chinese characters into traditional-style seals.
Choosing a Chinese Name – 4 Resources
Tools and help for choosing a natural Chinese name.
