Hanzi Dictionary
The Hanzi Dictionary is a comprehensive Chinese character lookup and learning tool, containing over 3,500 commonly used characters covering HSK levels 1-6 and everyday usage.
Dictionary Hall
Visit the Hanzi Dictionary to browse and search all characters.
Main Features
- Smart Search: Fuzzy search by character, pinyin, or radical.
- Stroke Filtering: Quickly filter characters by stroke count.
- Paginated Browsing: Characters sorted by usage frequency with pagination.
Character Details
Click any character to access its detail page with complete information.
Basic Information
- Pronunciation: Standard pinyin notation with audio playback on click.
- Definitions: Chinese and English definitions covering common meanings.
- Strokes: Stroke count and structural analysis.
- Radical: Associated radical and related characters.
Stroke Order Animation
Each character includes standard stroke order animations:
- Auto Demonstration: Watch the complete stroke order animation.
- Step-by-Step: Click the control bar to view each stroke in detail.
- Loop Playback: Repeat viewing to reinforce memory.
Quick Practice
Start practicing directly from the character detail page:
- Stroke Practice: Enter interactive writing practice.
- Add to Favorites: Save unfamiliar characters for later review.
Search Tips
Pinyin Search
- Enter full pinyin:
zhongsearches all characters pronounced zhōng/zhòng. - Enter initials:
zhquickly locates characters starting with zh.
Radical Search
- Enter the radical directly:
氵finds all characters with the water radical. - Enter radical names:
waterorthree-dot water.
Character Search
- Enter the character directly:
中for exact match. - Enter multiple characters:
中国to find words containing these characters.
Learning Tips
- Learn by Frequency: The dictionary defaults to sorting by usage frequency—prioritize high-frequency characters.
- Associative Memory: Use radical filtering to study characters with similar structures together.
- Combine with Courses: When encountering new characters in courses, use the dictionary for detailed information.
- Regular Review: Favorite unfamiliar characters and review them periodically through practice mode.