KTdict Chinese Dictionary

Name: KTdict Chinese Dictionary
Rating: 4.7 (1205 reviews)
Author: Klaus Thul

OCR, Flashcards, Trainer

Free · In‑App Purchases

1.2K Ratings
Age Rating

13+
Years
Category

Reference
Developer

Klaus Thul
Language

EN
+ 4 More
Size

163
MB

KTdict is a structured system for learning Chinese independently. Designed for serious learners, KTdict combines dictionary depth, integrated reading tools, and built-in spaced repetition in one focused environment. No subscriptions. No distractions. No internet required. LEARN WITH DEPTH Access over 300,000 entries from trusted sources including CC-CEDICT, HanDeDict, CFDict, Unihan, and Make-me-a-Hanzi. Each entry includes: – Definitions in English, German, and French – Tone-marked Pinyin – Traditional and simplified forms – Audio pronunciation – Stroke order diagrams Understand words completely — not just their translation. READ CHINESE WITH CONFIDENCE – Tap any word in imported texts to clarify meaning instantly – Scan printed Chinese using built-in OCR – Turn real-world material into structured study content Develop reading independence without switching between apps. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Create flashcards directly from dictionary entries and review them using built-in spaced repetition (Leitner method). – Personalized vocabulary lists – Daily review sessions – Import and export via CSV – iCloud synchronization across devices Study systematically. Retain long-term. BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Your learning data syncs seamlessly across devices. Reader and OCR features are not available on Apple Watch. ONE-TIME PURCHASE KTdict is free to try with ads. Unlock all features with a single in-app purchase. No subscriptions. Download KTdict and build lasting Chinese proficiency.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

1.2K Ratings

Excellent Chinese-English Dictionary
06/26/2024
William Alexander IV
I’ve been using this dictionary for years. As a native English speaker studying Chinese, I find it straightforward, easy-to-use, and reliable. I know it has other features as well (e.g. saving flash cards for memorization practice, which I used for awhile and found helpful), but most of the time I stick with its basic dictionary function. I will use other dictionaries for example sentences, Chinese-language definitions, or more in-depth character history, but this one is still a very good first-stop resource for a quick, accurate English translation of a word or character.
Excellent Chinese-English Dictionary
06/26/2024
William Alexander IV

I’ve been using this dictionary for years. As a native English speaker studying Chinese, I find it straightforward, easy-to-use, and reliable. I know it has other features as well (e.g. saving flash cards for memorization practice, which I used for awhile and found helpful), but most of the time I stick with its basic dictionary function. I will use other dictionaries for example sentences, Chinese-language definitions, or more in-depth character history, but this one is still a very good first-stop resource for a quick, accurate English translation of a word or character.
Best app for Chinese
12/07/2019
macstermind
My favorite is the reader, better than Pleco. Get the premium version it’s worth it. You can even select different font styles and have the choice of mainland, TW, HK for voice reading. Also character reference on the side of the reading pane and can add words to flash card practice. Characters are large. I will say that the character photo scanner didn’t work force the first time I tried but I haven’t tried again. If they had a stroke order or practice function for learning to write this would be even better.
Best app for Chinese
12/07/2019
macstermind

My favorite is the reader, better than Pleco. Get the premium version it’s worth it. You can even select different font styles and have the choice of mainland, TW, HK for voice reading. Also character reference on the side of the reading pane and can add words to flash card practice. Characters are large. I will say that the character photo scanner didn’t work force the first time I tried but I haven’t tried again. If they had a stroke order or practice function for learning to write this would be even better.
The best app for learning Cantonese
05/28/2024
Ocho-Synco
This app helped me prepare a short speech at a wedding lunch for my wife’s family. It also helps me to learn how to translate and pronounce words I encounter while walking around Hong Kong. It’s like having a native speaker with me at all times!I hope they soon include the option to give Jyutping pronunciation (and/or Yale Romanization) for Cantonese learners. So far, the Hong Kong voice setting has allowed me to learn the pronunciation of different characters, but having Jyutping would be a great addition
The best app for learning Cantonese
05/28/2024
Ocho-Synco

This app helped me prepare a short speech at a wedding lunch for my wife’s family. It also helps me to learn how to translate and pronounce words I encounter while walking around Hong Kong. It’s like having a native speaker with me at all times!I hope they soon include the option to give Jyutping pronunciation (and/or Yale Romanization) for Cantonese learners. So far, the Hong Kong voice setting has allowed me to learn the pronunciation of different characters, but having Jyutping would be a great addition
Rare app
03/18/2021
silvertogold
Only a few apps out there that allow you to write a character that you don’t know and allow you to find it after you draw it. Definitions comes out right away. Also has a speaker function that pronounces the character. On top of that it has function that draws the correct stroke order and how it looks like in calligraphy. Great app.+++
Rare app
03/18/2021
silvertogold

Only a few apps out there that allow you to write a character that you don’t know and allow you to find it after you draw it. Definitions comes out right away. Also has a speaker function that pronounces the character. On top of that it has function that draws the correct stroke order and how it looks like in calligraphy. Great app.+++

Read the web in Chinese Any article can now become a Reader document. Choose "Web page" when you create a new document and enter a URL, or share a page straight from Safari to KTdict. KTdict pulls out the article text — not the menus and ads around it — so you can tap any word for its dictionary entry, hear it read aloud, or turn it into a flashcard. "Original page" in the toolbar takes you back to the source whenever you want it. Sharing to KTdict now works on the Mac as well, and on both Mac and iPhone the app opens right away instead of asking you to confirm. Apple Watch • Create and rename flashcard groups directly on your watch • Faster trainer, flashcard list, history and widgets Performance • Large flashcard collections load and scroll noticeably faster, both in the trainer and in the flashcard list Fixes • The flashcard editor opens reliably on iPhone • The statistics screen updates immediately after a lesson • Deluxe unlocks as soon as the purchase completes • The flashcard group editor can be opened from the flashcard list • Cancelling a new, empty card returns you to the list • German example sentences no longer appear in translations • Spelling and terminology corrected across all languages, including Taiwanese usage in Traditional Chinese

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Seller: Klaus Thul
Size: 163 MB
Category: Reference
Compatibility: Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.

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Requires macOS 26.0 or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.

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Languages: English and 4 more

English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Age Rating: 13+

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Excellent Chinese-English Dictionary

Best app for Chinese

The best app for learning Cantonese

Rare app

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