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Pleco

Chinese dictionary and learning toolkit.

Pleco is a long-running Chinese dictionary app valued by learners, translators, travelers, and people working with Mandarin text.

What it is

Pleco combines dictionaries, handwriting lookup, OCR add-ons, flashcards, and reference tools for serious Mandarin study.

Key features

  • Dictionary lookup
  • Handwriting input
  • Optional OCR and flashcards

Strengths

  • Reliable learning utility
  • Works well for serious learners

Best for

  • Mandarin study
  • Translation support
  • Travel language help