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.
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Anki Decks & Tutorials – See Flashcards.
Annotation Tools – 10 Resources
Add pinyin, English and word spacing to Chinese text.
Apps for Learning Chinese – 24 Resources
AI-powered, gamified, HSK, structured learning and TV/video immersion apps.
Audiobook Sources – 17 Resources
Build listening comprehension with native spoken content.
Audio Editing – 1 Resource
Extract sentences and short clips from audio.
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Blogs – 3 Resources
Naturally written Real-world content.
Books: Finding Free & Cheap Chinese Learning Books – 26 Resources
Find free or low-cost books through libraries, interlibrary loans and secondhand sellers.
Books in Print – Resource Hub
Find all recommended printed books in one place, including textbooks, idiom books, dictionaries, graded readers and more.
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Characters: Apps & Websites – 14 Resources
Understand how characters are formed, written and remembered with apps and websites.
Character Books in Print – 8 Resources
Printed books that teach Chinese characters through stroke order, radicals, structure, pronunciation and memorization.
Character Counting Tools – 6 Resources
Count Hanzi, words, strokes and other elements of Chinese text.
Children: Chinese Learning Resources – 29 Resources
Parent resources, printed books, websites and apps, YouTube channels, shows, and cartoons.
Chinese Calendar Tools – 4 Resources
Compare Chinese and Gregorian dates, festivals, solar terms and more.
Chrome Extensions – 22 Resources
Popup dictionaries, OCR, dual subtitles and more.
Cloze Practice & Tests – 3 Resources
Fill in missing words using clues from sentences.
Comics, Manhua & Manga – 6 Resources
Build reading skills with visual context and dialogue.
Communities, Forums & Social Platforms – 16 Resources
Ask questions, share tips and learn from others.
Corpora
Find corpora and sentence databases under Sentence Search & Mining.
Courses – 21 Resources
Mini courses, full programs, and major course platforms. See also Learning Apps.
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Dictation Practice – 1 Resource
Strengthen listening and character recognition by writing what you hear.
Dictionary Apps & Websites – 18 Resources
Look up words, characters, pronunciation, usage and more.
Dictionaries in Print – 6 Resources
Look up words, characters, pronunciation, usage and more in a printed book.
Dual Subtitles – 7 Resources
View Chinese and translated subtitles at the same time.
Dramas & TV Shows – 47 Resources
Find reliable places to stream and watch online.
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ebooks & Reading Platforms – 10 Resources
Authentic books, literature and other native content.
Educational Resource Collections – 3 Resources
Large educational collections with free Chinese courses, books, audio, video and other learning materials.
Encyclopedias – 3 Resources
For reference, reading practice, and research.
Etymology – 3 Resources
Trace the origins and evolution of Chinese characters.
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Firefox Extensions – 8 Resources
Popup dictionaries, OCR, dual subtitles and more.
Family Title Calculators – 2 Resources
Find the correct term for any relative.
Flashcards & Vocabulary – 15 Resources
Create and study digital flashcards, use pre-made sets and add audio.
Flashcards – Anki Decks – 22 Decks Available
Free curated Anki decks for Mandarin learners.
Flashcards – Anki Tutorials – 10 Videos
Create & Customize Anki Decks.
Flashcards – Printable Decks – 19 Decks Available
Free HSK 2.0 flashcards for study and review.
Flashcards – Word Tutorials – 2 Videos & 4 Free Templates
Step-by-step tutorials to create your own cards.
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Games for Learning Chinese – 7 Resources
Games, puzzles and activity generators for engaging practice.
Graded Reader Apps & Websites – 11 Resources
Level-appropriate stories, articles & more!
Graded Reader Books – 5 Resources
Graded reader books and series for every Chinese level.
Grammar Books in Print – 10 Resources
Recommended printed grammar books for learners at every level.
Grammar Guides & Practice: Online – 5 Resources
HSK Sample Tests – 1 Resource
74 free HSK practice tests for Levels 1–6 and HSK Oral.
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Idiom Printed Books & Online Dictionaries – 9 Resources
Look up idiom meanings, usage and origins.
Immersion Guides & Resource Hubs – 3 Resources
Guides and curated hubs for finding Chinese media and immersion resources.
Infographics – 2 Resources
Free visual guides for vocabulary, grammar, characters, pronunciation and more.
Instagram Accounts – 22 Recommended
Bite-sized lessons, vocabulary and pronunciation tips.
Interpreters: Real-Time – 6 Resources
Keyboards: Online – 3 Resources
Type Chinese without installing a keyboard.
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Language Exchange Partners – 8 Resources
Practice Chinese in exchange for helping with your language.
Listening Practice & Comprehensible Input – 18 Resources
Find listening exercises, conversations, talks, lectures, comprehensible input, resource lists and guides.
Listening Practice – Resource Hub
All listening practice content and recommended resources in one place.
Music Streaming & Radio – 20 Resources
Authentic audio from across the Chinese-speaking world.
Newspapers & News Sites – 14 Resources
Authentic Chinese news and current events
Numbers: Tools & Practice – 7 Resources
Convert numbers and practice prices, dates, times, large numbers and more.
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR) – 13 Resources
Extract Chinese text from images, screenshots and scanned documents.
Phrasebooks – 12 Resources
Tools for learning essential phrases and themed vocabulary for everyday situations.
Pinyin, Zhuyin & Character Tools – 3 Resources
Convert Pinyin and Zhuyin, change tone formats, switch between Simplified and Traditional, or identify which character set text uses.
Pinyin & Zhuyin Pronunciation – 13 Resources
Charts, guides and interactive pronunciation practice.
Podcasts – 31 Resources
Build listening comprehension with content for every level.
Podcast Apps – 6 Resources
Listen to, organize & follow your favorite shows.
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Radio – See Music Steaming & Radio
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Search Engines – 11 Resources
Popular search engines used in China.
Sentence Search & Mining – 5 Resources
See how words are used in context.
Survival Chinese – See Phrasebooks
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Teachers & Tutors – 7 Resources
Compare options and pricing for online Chinese lessons.
Text to Speech Tools – 5 Resources
Hear written Chinese read aloud.
Textbooks Printed – 8 Resources
Structured printed books for learning Mandarin.
Tone Pair Practice – 13 Resources
Practice tools for mastering Mandarin tones.
Translation Quizzes – 2 Resources
Chinese-to-English and English-to-Chinese quizzes from beginner to advanced.
Translation Tools – 10 Resources
Find both machine and AI translation tools.
Tutorials – 7 Videos
Step-by-step guides for using Chinese learning tools.
Typing Practice – 6 Resources
Build speed and accuracy with practice tools and Shuangpin training.
Vocabulary — See Flashcards & Vocabulary and Phrasebooks
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Writing – 15 Resources
Understand, write and remember Chinese characters.
Writing Practice Sheets – 17 Resources
Printables and online resources for practice sheets.
TV Shows & Live TV – See Dramas
YouTube Channels for Learning Chinese – 14 Recommended
Learn with channels for all levels.
Zhuyin – See Pinyin & Zhuyin
HELP
- Add a Chinese Keyboard
- Add a Website to Your Home Screen
- Automatically Translate Chinese Messages
- Change Your Device’s Display Language
- Fix Safari Audio on iPhone or iPad
- Type Pinyin with Tone Marks
- Convert Simplified & Traditional Chinese Text
- Copy, Translate & Look Up Chinese Text in Images
- Open ZIP Files
Need more help? See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional answers.
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.
