iWord: Chinese Words & Culture

Idioms·Offline·6-in-1 Lookup

$0.99 · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

Culture closer every day. 100,000+ words offline. Idioms, xiehouyu, proverbs, couplets, riddles. Review, quiz, chain, feihualing. Layouts, shortcuts. No sign-in, no ads. iWord is a beautifully crafted, fully offline dictionary and study companion for Chinese language and culture. Explore over 100,000 entries across six classic categories, then turn browsing into real learning with flashcards, quizzes and word games. SIX CATEGORIES IN ONE APP - Idioms (chengyu): meaning, pinyin, origin, citation, example, synonyms, antonyms, usage and the story behind each idiom - Xiehouyu: two-part allegorical sayings with tap-to-reveal answers - Tongue twisters: read-along practice with built-in recording (iOS) - Proverbs and folk sayings for everyday wisdom - Couplets: matched upper and lower lines with notes - Riddles: flip the card to reveal the answer POWERFUL OFFLINE SEARCH - Full-text search across all six categories, no network needed - Look up idioms by pinyin initials or characters - Instant results with clear category labels LEARN AND REMEMBER - Spaced repetition flashcards with a 3D flip and a 0 to 5 self-rating - Idiom quiz with four choices and instant feedback - Idiom chain game (jielong) - Feihualing: find entries that contain any character you choose - Daily streak tracking to build a lasting habit MADE FOR EVERY DAY - Word of the Day on the Home screen and in widgets - Home, Categories, Favorites and Search tabs you can customize - Favorites and browse history, kept private on your device - Optional iCloud sync for favorites and preferences WIDGETS, SIRI AND SHORTCUTS - Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center widgets: Word of the Day, Favorites, Progress and Random - Siri and App Shortcuts: today's word, random word, start review, open favorites - Home Screen quick actions you can enable and reorder - Spotlight indexing so you can find entries system wide - iword deep links for your own automations READ ALOUD - Natural text to speech with adjustable speed - Optional automatic reading when you open an entry THOUGHTFUL DESIGN - Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and English interface - Automatic Simplified to Traditional conversion for content - Light and dark themes, elegant animations and haptics - Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac - 100 percent offline, no account, no ads, no tracking iWord is an independent app that adds a modern reading, search and learning experience on top of this open data. Start with today's word and rediscover the beauty of the Chinese language, one entry at a time.

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Welcome to iWord 1.1.0 — a major update to how you browse, learn, and manage your favorite Chinese words and phrases. - Browse your way: switch between list, grid, and card layouts. Adjust column count, sort idioms A to Z by pinyin, and use the letter index bar for idioms and xiehouyu to jump faster. - Long-press any entry for quick actions: favorite, read aloud, share, copy, or add it to your review queue — all from one menu. - Favorites got smarter: pin important entries to the top, see meaning previews in the list, and find your saved words faster with the Favorites tab enabled by default. - New quiz modes: test yourself with meaning-to-word, word-to-meaning, or mixed questions, plus a refreshed quiz screen with instant right-or-wrong feedback. - Richer entry details: adjust reading text size from 85% to 125%, tap related idioms to jump instantly, and enjoy clearer highlights when playing idiom chain. - Browse history is here: revisit recent entries in Settings, delete individual items or clear all, and open it quickly from home screen shortcuts. - More home screen shortcuts: choose from 16 actions including quick quiz, recent history, usage guides, and settings — pick your favorite four to show on the home screen. - When iCloud sync is on, your layout, column count, and sort preferences stay consistent across your devices. If you enjoy learning with iWord, please leave a rating on the App Store or share your feedback with us — your support helps us keep making iWord better.

Version 1.1.0

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    Information

    Seller
    • 天从 何
    Size
    • 64.1 MB
    Category
    • Reference
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English and 2 more
    • English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © @iHTCboy
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