Jade Dictionary
Chinese-English Dictionary & Learning App
Don't just search words, learn them.
120,000+ Chinese-English entries with handwriting input, camera OCR, audio pronunciation, HSK exam prep, and interactive practice modes. Works completely offline on Android.
Jade Dictionary is a free Chinese-English dictionaryfor Android and web — one of the most comprehensive Mandarin dictionaries available, with 120,000+ entries from CC-CEDICT. Whether you're a beginner building HSK vocabulary or an advanced learner reading native text, Jade gives you every tool to look up, understand, and remember Chinese characters.
Search your way.
Type Chinese characters, pinyin, or English. Switch to voice search on web, or use handwriting recognition and camera OCR on Android.
- ✓Keyboard & voice search on web and Android
- ✓Handwriting input & camera OCR on Android
- ✓Instant results from 120,000+ entries
Everything about a word, in one place.
Every entry shows the character, pinyin with tone marks, audio pronunciation, related words, and example sentences.
- ✓Simplified & traditional characters
- ✓Audio pronunciation with one tap
- ✓Related words & example sentences
Practice and retain.
Reinforce vocabulary with flashcards, multiple-choice quizzes, and listening exercises. Draw from your own word lists or any HSK level.
- ✓Flashcards · Multiple choice · Listening
- ✓Practice from HSK or your own word lists
- ✓Drill missed words to reinforce memory
Everything you need to learn Chinese.
Built for learners at every level — from total beginners to advanced readers.
Handwriting Input (Android)
Draw any character on Android. ML-powered recognition suggests matches in real time.
Camera OCR (Android)
Point your Android camera at any Chinese text to look it up immediately.
Audio Pronunciation
Hear any word spoken aloud with native-quality text-to-speech.
HSK Exam Prep
Structured vocab lists for HSK 2.0 (levels 1–6) and HSK 3.0 (levels 1–9).
Custom Word Lists
Build and manage your own vocab sets. Save words directly from search results.
Offline on Android
The full 120,000-entry dictionary is stored on your Android device. No internet required.
Chrome Extension (Coming Soon)
Hover over any Chinese text on any webpage for instant definitions — no copy-paste, no tab-switching. Works on YouTube, news, Wikipedia, and more.
Also in your browser.
No download needed. All 120,000+ entries, stroke order animations, voice search, word lists, and practice modes — available instantly at app.jadedictionary.com.
- Instant search — no install
- Voice search via Groq Whisper
- Stroke order animations
- HSK 2.0 (1–6) & 3.0 (1–9) vocab
- Custom word lists & folders
- Flashcards, multiple choice & listening
- Stats & streaks
- Cloud backup — free with sign-in
- Practice reminders
Definitions as you browse.
The Jade Chrome Extension brings the full dictionary to every webpage. Hover over any Chinese character for an instant definition card — no copy-paste, no tab-switching. The complete 120,000+ entry dictionary is stored locally in your browser.
- Hover over any Chinese text
- Works on YouTube & any website
- 120,000+ entries stored in browser
- Popup search — Alt+J to open
- Save words to your lists
- Auto & on-select modes
唐朝（618年—907年），是中国历史上
继隋朝之后的大一统 王朝，共历二十一帝。
dynasty; imperial court
Recent Updates
What's new across Jade platforms
Search mode filter, recent history, font size customization, theme modes, and LRU result caching for faster repeated searches.
Complete rebuild — voice search, stroke order, HSK levels, word lists, Chinese input, practice modes (flashcards, multiple choice & listening), and security hardening.
Hover-to-define on any webpage, popup search (Alt+J), word saving, and list management. 120,000+ entries stored locally in Chrome.
Common questions
- Is Jade Dictionary free?
- Yes — search, word lists, practice, stats, and cloud backup are all free. Paid plans with additional features are planned for the future; the core app stays free.
- Does the Android app work offline?
- Yes. The Android app stores the full 120,000+ entry dictionary on your device — no internet needed once installed, perfect for travel or low-signal situations. The web app requires an internet connection.
- What's the difference between the Android app and the web app?
- The web app runs in any browser with no install — it adds voice search, stroke order animations, stats & streaks, practice reminders, and optional free cloud backup via Google Sign-In. Android goes further with fully offline access, camera OCR to scan real-world text, and handwriting input.
- Is there a Chrome Extension?
- Yes — coming soon. The Jade Chrome Extension lets you hover over any Chinese text on any webpage for an instant definition card. It includes popup search (Alt+J), word saving to lists, and the full 120,000+ entry dictionary stored locally in your browser. No internet required for lookups.
More questions? Visit the Help page →
Stay ahead of new features.
New practice modes, paid plan launch, Android and web updates — one email per release, no spam.
Ready to start?
Free on Android and web. 120,000+ entries. No account required.