# Chinese Hanzi Dictionary

> An application for querying and learning the knowledge of Chinese characters.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yodesoft.android.hanzi\_handwriting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yodesoft.android.hanzi_handwriting)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.yodesoft.android.hanzi_handwriting`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yodesoft LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,161,378
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (7,222 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2020-05-21
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yodesoft.android.hanzi_handwriting)
- **Website:** [http://www.yodesoft.com](http://www.yodesoft.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://yodesoft.com/hanzi/privacy.html](https://yodesoft.com/hanzi/privacy.html)

## Description

Chinese Hanzi Dictionary is a free, offline app for learning simplified and traditional Chinese characters (Hanzi, Kanji, Hanja). It provides animated stroke order, pinyin and zhuyin pronunciations, radicals, definitions, homophones, example vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, and handwriting practice. With multi-way search, favorites, split view support, and clear stroke-by-stroke animation, it’s designed for beginners of all ages who want to read, write, and speak Mandarin efficiently.

The dictionary includes 9,800+ characters and curated lexical lists from HSK, TOCFL, YCT and primary-school character sets used across China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The app works offline, contains no ads, and does not collect user data—making it a private, reliable study companion for study, work, and travel.

## Rankings

- #62,716 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.yodesoft.android.hanzi_handwriting.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the app as an excellent Hanzi/Chinese learning tool that is easy to use, boosts vocabulary, and supports independent study (even teachers use it for checks). It’s frequently described as among the best Hanzi apps. A few users mention preferring a lifetime purchase over a subscription, and a single review warns about fake lifetime access. Overall sentiment is strongly positive.

### Pros

- Highly effective for learning Chinese and expanding Hanzi vocabulary
- Very user-friendly and easy to use
- Useful for Hanzi writing practice and at-home learning (teachers can check work)
- Widely praised as one of the best Hanzi/Chinese learning apps
- Some users prefer a lifetime purchase over a subscription (pricing preference)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yodesoft.android.hanzi_handwriting)