Free Chinese-English Dictionary for Android

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.

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Web App — Coming Soon
Search screen
120,000+
Dictionary Entries
4
Input Methods
HSK 2.0 & 3.0
Levels 1–6 / 1–9

Jade Dictionary is a free Chinese-English dictionaryapp for Android — one of the most comprehensive offline 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.

Powerful Search

Search your way.

Type Chinese characters, pinyin, or English. Switch to handwriting recognition, voice input, or camera OCR — whichever way feels natural.

  • Keyboard · Handwriting · Voice · Camera OCR
  • Search by Chinese, Pinyin, or English
  • Instant results from 120,000+ entries
Search screen showing Chinese dictionary results
Rich Entries

Everything about a word, in one place.

Every entry shows the character, pinyin with tone marks, English definition, audio pronunciation, related words, and example sentences.

  • Simplified & traditional characters
  • Audio pronunciation with one tap
  • Related words & example sentences
Word detail screen showing character, pinyin and definition
Active Practice

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
  • Schedule daily practice reminders
Flashcard practice screen

Everything you need to learn Chinese.

Built for learners at every level — from total beginners to advanced readers.

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Handwriting Input

Draw any character. ML-powered recognition suggests matches in real time.

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Camera OCR

Point your camera at any Chinese text to look it up immediately.

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Audio Pronunciation

Hear any word spoken aloud with native-quality text-to-speech.

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HSK Exam Prep

Structured vocab lists for HSK 2.0 (levels 1–6) and HSK 3.0 (levels 1–9).

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Custom Word Lists

Build and manage your own vocab sets. Save words directly from search results.

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Works Offline

The full 120,000-entry dictionary lives on your device. No internet required.

Release Notes

What's new in Jade Dictionary

v2.2May 2026

Search modes, font size settings, theme customization, and search history.

v2.1Jun 2025

Practice reminders and scheduled notifications.

v2.0Jun 2025

Major rewrite — dictionary, handwriting, OCR, HSK lists, and practice modes.

v1.02024

Initial release — core Chinese-English dictionary and search.

Coming Soon

Web version on the way.

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Free on Android. 120,000+ entries. Works offline.

Get it on Google Play