Pleco Chinese Dictionary for iOS

Pleco Chinese Dictionary serves as a multifunctional educational tool designed to assist users in learning the Chinese language. It combines a dictionary, document reader, and a flashcard system, enhancing the learning experience with features such as full-screen handwriting input and live optical character recognition (OCR). This application caters to a wide audience, from beginners to advanced learners, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in mastering Chinese.

The app includes two free built-in dictionaries: the open-source CC-CEDICT and Pleco's proprietary PLC dictionary. Users can expand their resources with over two dozen additional dictionaries, available as free and paid add-ons, from respected publishers such as Oxford and Longman. The app also features advanced search capabilities, cross-references, and clear typography, along with stroke order diagrams for character writing. It supports both traditional and simplified Chinese, with headword readings available in Pinyin and Zhuyin.