# Lantern Dict - Từ điển chữ Hán

> The Chinese dictionary helps you quickly look up Chinese and Nom characters.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/linh.dictionary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linh.dictionary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `linh.dictionary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Do Giap Linh
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 319,955
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (2,489 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-14
- **First published:** 2016-03-21
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 133 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=linh.dictionary)
- **Website:** [https://giaplinh.com](https://giaplinh.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://giaplinh.com/pages/privacy.html](https://giaplinh.com/pages/privacy.html)

## Description

Lantern Dict is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help users quickly look up Chinese and Nom characters. It supports searching by Sino-Vietnamese sounds, pinyin, and the characters themselves, making it a versatile tool for learners and enthusiasts. Users can explore compound words, detailed handwriting instructions, and hear accurate pronunciations.

This extension also offers stroke count and letter-based lookup, handwriting recognition to identify characters, and supports Nom character searches by text and phonetic transcription. It replaces bulky traditional dictionaries with an intuitive digital experience, perfect for efficient learning and reference.

## Rankings

- #125,853 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `linh.dictionary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Lantern Dict is widely praised as a useful, offline-capable Han character dictionary with a lightweight, user-friendly UI that supports handwriting and tablet use. It offers rich Han-Viet meanings and word-building analysis, and many users value offline access after purchase. Recurring drawbacks include no audio pronunciation, crashes after updates, ads that persist despite payment, and a recent change that disables copying. Some also request Cantonese pronunciation or Jyutping. Overall, learners view the app positively, but audio, stability, and update-related issues need attention.

### Pros

- Very useful and handy dictionary for learning Han characters.
- Offline dictionary access after purchase, convenient for offline use.
- Lightweight, user-friendly UI with handwriting input and tablet support.
- Rich vocabulary with Han-Viet meanings and word-building analysis.

### Cons

- No audio pronunciation; cannot hear voice.
- App crashes or freezes after updates.
- Ads remain even after purchase to remove ads.
- Copying words disabled in a newer version; users want old behavior restored.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linh.dictionary)