Mandarin Resource Atlas

zi.tools

zi.tools

A detailed Chinese character lookup tool with component search, glyph data, readings, and references across character sets.

Wiktionary

en.wiktionary.org

The English-language Wiktionary is a free multilingual dictionary with definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, translations, and usage notes.

Chinese Comprehension Tracker

chinesecomprehensiontracker.madnoodlestudios.com

A tool for comparing Chinese vocabulary lists with analyzed YouTube videos, showing coverage, word frequency, and unknown words.

China Education Center Free Mandarin Lessons

chinaeducenter.com

A 32-lesson introductory Mandarin course covering Pinyin pronunciation, tones, basic vocabulary, and simple sentence structures for new learners.

Free Chinese Lessons

freechineselessons.com

A free beginner-friendly lesson site for learning Chinese pronunciation, writing basics, simple speaking topics, and reference vocabulary without registration.

HelloChinese

hellochinese.cc

A structured Mandarin learning app for beginners, combining short lessons, speaking practice, vocabulary review, and native-speaker video content.

SuperChinese

superchinese.com

A structured Mandarin app with speech recognition, character-writing exercises, review activities, and a guided course for beginning and intermediate learners.

ChineseSkill

chineseskill.com

A gamified Chinese learning app covering introductory vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and speaking through short interactive lessons.

Yoyo Chinese

yoyochinese.com

An English-language Mandarin course platform with structured video lessons, an interactive Pinyin chart, native conversations, quizzes, and review tools.

ChineseClass101

chineseclass101.com

A large lesson library built around short audio and video lessons, dialogues, vocabulary lists, pronunciation practice, and level-based study paths.

ChinesePod

chinesepod.com

A long-running Mandarin learning platform with thousands of audio and video lessons organized across multiple levels, with dialogues, vocabulary, and exercises.

Ninchanese

ninchanese.com

A game-like Chinese learning platform with lessons covering HSK vocabulary, grammar, character components, tones, listening, and speaking practice.

Dong Chinese

dong-chinese.com

A context-focused Chinese study tool using example sentences, images, songs, and videos, with dictionary, handwriting, stroke-order, and frequency features.

Pleco

pleco.com

A widely used mobile Chinese dictionary with handwriting input, pronunciation, document and camera lookup options, and optional flashcard and reference add-ons.

MDBG Chinese Dictionary

mdbg.net

A web-based Chinese-English dictionary supporting Chinese, English, and Pinyin searches, along with text lookup and pronunciation information.

Chinese Grammar Wiki

resources.allsetlearning.com

A free Chinese grammar reference organized by difficulty and grammar topic, with practical explanations and example sentences for learners.

Arch Chinese

archchinese.com

A Chinese character learning site with stroke-order animations, dictionary entries, character formation notes, writing worksheets, and online learning activities.

Skritter

skritter.com

A handwriting-focused Chinese study app that grades character writing in real time and uses spaced repetition for characters, words, tones, and definitions.

HanziCraft

hanzicraft.com

A Chinese character analysis tool that breaks characters into components and presents pronunciation, frequency, and related vocabulary information.

YellowBridge Chinese Dictionary

yellowbridge.com

A character-centered Chinese dictionary offering component lookup, stroke order, pronunciation, example words, and additional character reference information.

Du Chinese

duchinese.net

A graded Chinese reading app with short stories and articles, synchronized audio, word lookup, sentence translations, and content organized by learner level.

The Chairman's Bao

thechairmansbao.com

A news-based graded reading platform for Chinese learners, with levelled articles, audio, vocabulary support, and reading exercises.

Mandarin Bean

mandarinbean.com

A Chinese study site offering graded reading and listening lessons with audio, vocabulary support, and material organized for different learner levels.

Little Fox Chinese

chinese.littlefox.com

An animation-based Chinese learning site with stories, songs, and educational series that combine listening and reading practice for younger learners and beginners.

Mandarin Corner

mandarincorner.org

A Mandarin learning site with videos, podcasts, street interviews, HSK material, vocabulary lessons, and transcripts across a broad range of levels.

LingQ Chinese

lingq.com

A content-based language platform for reading and listening to Chinese, saving vocabulary, tracking known words, and importing personal study material.

FluentU Chinese

fluentu.com

A Chinese learning platform built around authentic video clips with interactive subtitles, vocabulary review, quizzes, and level-based listening practice.

Speechling

speechling.com

A speaking and pronunciation practice platform with sentence recordings, listening exercises, dictation, voice comparison, and optional coaching feedback.

Language Reactor

languagereactor.com

A browser-based language learning tool that adds dual subtitles, dictionary lookup, and navigation controls to supported video content on platforms such as YouTube.

YouGlish Chinese

youglish.com

A pronunciation search tool that finds words and phrases in real online video clips, allowing learners to hear repeated examples in natural speech.

Readibu

readibu.com

A Chinese reading app that opens online fiction and web content with built-in word lookup, Pinyin, translation assistance, and reading tools.

MaoMi Chinese

maomichinese.com

A weekly Mandarin podcast for intermediate learners, featuring real-life topics, Chinese audio, transcripts, English translations, and Pinyin support.

TeaTime Chinese

teatimechinese.com

A Mandarin podcast and learning site using relatively accessible Chinese, stories, and cultural topics to support listening comprehension.

Learning Chinese Through Stories

learningchinesethroughstories.com

A story-based Mandarin learning podcast that uses Chinese narratives and supporting learning material to develop listening comprehension and vocabulary.