Learning resources
A small, curated set of external sites and tools we like — dictionaries, readers, podcasts and communities. We add to it over time. Each entry notes when we last checked the link.
Dictionaries
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Fast online Chinese–English dictionary built on CC-CEDICT, with stroke order and word decomposition.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
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The free, community-maintained Chinese–English dictionary that powers this site and many others.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
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A free Cantonese dictionary with Jyutping readings — the source of our Cantonese pronunciations.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
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The reference mobile dictionary app for serious learners, with add-on dictionaries, OCR and flashcards.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
Readers & graded content
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Graded reader (owner to add) owner to confirm
A placeholder slot for a graded-reader or extensive-reading site — the owner confirms a canonical URL before it goes live.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
Podcasts
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Learner podcast (owner to add) owner to confirm
A placeholder slot for a Mandarin-learner podcast — the owner confirms the canonical feed or homepage before it goes live.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
Communities & forums
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A large, active Reddit community for questions, resource sharing and study motivation.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
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Chinese Language Stack Exchange
A focused Q&A site for careful questions about grammar, usage and characters, with expert answers.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026
Konfuzius-Institut network
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Konfuzius-Institut (local institute — owner to add) owner to confirm
The Konfuzius-Institut network runs independent local institutes (often at universities) offering courses and cultural events; there is no single central site, so the owner adds the relevant local institute.
Last checked Jun 14, 2026