Chinese Etymology and Origins

This app provides an etymological dictionary of Chinese.

With more than 19300 entries, this dictionary is one of the most comprehensive etymological dictionary of Chinese for English speakers. Chinese words are listed with detailed etymology and meaning. Entries are cross-referenced to other entries.

This dictionary is a great reference for Chinese teachers and students, and for anyone interested in the development of Chinese language.

● Chinese etymology

• Detailed etymology and meaning
• Simplified and traditional forms
• Cross reference
• Over 19300 entries

● Hanzi

• Glyph origin and meaning
• Cross reference

● Custom List

• Create a custom list
• Add entries into a list

● Notebook

• Write note for each entry
• Review your notes

● Basic features:

• Search feature: search by word or by etymology
• Voice search
• Bookmark feature
• Built-in dictionary
• Learn 10 entries daily