Clear animated stroke order
Search by character or phrase, then pause, replay, or move through each stroke.
Chinese character learning on iPhone and iPad
Little Hanzi
Look up Chinese characters, understand stroke order, and practise handwriting at a comfortable pace.
Requires iOS 18 or later. Available for iPhone and iPad.
From lookup to confident writing
Practice that follows the learner
Switch between tracing and free writing in a focused character grid.
Useful character details
See pinyin, radical, stroke count, basic meaning, common words, and stroke names when available.
Optional Mandarin voice search
Speak a character or phrase, or keep using typed search without microphone access.
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Try 50 characters free
Look up 50 different Chinese characters at no charge. Characters already learned remain available after the allowance is used. A one-time, non-consumable purchase unlocks unlimited lookups of new characters. It is not a subscription.
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Made for focused, private practice
No account is required. The app contains no advertising or third-party analytics. Search and practice history stay on the device, and purchases are handled by Apple.
Questions about Little Hanzi?
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