Nciku AlternativesDictionaries and other similar apps like Nciku

Nciku is described as 'English Chinese dictionary, help learning Chinese language, Chinese character, and Chinese pinyin. Dictionary with Chinese handwriting recognition, pinyin translation, audio Chinese words pronunciation and mandarin MP3 making' and is a Dictionary in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Nciku, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Nciku alternative is Syng, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Nciku are Pleco, wenlin, MDBG English to Chinese dictionary and ChineseSkill.

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English Chinese dictionary, help learning Chinese language, Chinese character, and Chinese pinyin. Dictionary with Chinese handwriting recognition, pinyin translation, audio Chinese words pronunciation and mandarin MP3...

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Nciku alternatives page was last updated Dec 14, 2017
  1. Syng icon
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    Syng is a free, open source, cross platform Chinese to English dictionary and study toolset made for the desktop operating systems.

    11 Syng alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Syng is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Nciku.

    • Syng is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nciku.

    • Syng is Free and Open SourceNciku is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pleco icon
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    Pleco is the ultimate Chinese learning companion - an integrated Chinese English dictionary / document reader / flashcard system with fullscreen handwriting input and live camera-based character lookups, from a company with 15 years' experience making mobile Chinese learning...

    12 Pleco alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Pleco is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Nciku.

    • Pleco is Freemium and ProprietaryNciku is Free and Proprietary
  3. wenlin icon
     8 likes

    Wenlin software makes learning Chinese easier and more interesting, for begining students, life-long speakers, and scholars alike. It combines a comprehensive Chinese dictionary, a Unicode text editor, and flashcards. For MS-Windows and Macintosh.

    12 wenlin alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. MDBG English to Chinese dictionary icon
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    This website offers more than just a dictionary, it offers various tools such as: flashcards, quizzes, text annotation, Chinese text input and more. The MDBG dictionary is used in many schools and universities all over the world, discover why!.

    17 MDBG English to Chinese dictionary alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Facebook
    MDBG English to Chinese dictionary iconNciku Icon

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    • MDBG English to Chinese dictionary is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nciku.

    • MDBG English to Chinese dictionary is Free and ProprietaryNciku is also Free and Proprietary
  5. ChineseSkill icon
     7 likes

    Chinese language has and does deserve its notoriety for heartbreaking difficulty. If that wasn’t bad enough, most of the resources available for learning Mandarin Chinese are expensive, and time-consuming.

    24 ChineseSkill alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

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  6. Chinese Tutor Dictionary icon
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    A fast & simple dictionary for looking up the pinyin of Chinese characters and words.

    9 Chinese Tutor Dictionary alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Hanping Chinese Dictionary icon
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    Hanping is Android's most user-friendly offline dictionary for learning Chinese. Includes handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, stroke animations, AnkiDroid integration and much more. Free (Lite) and paid (Pro) versions available.

    11 Hanping Chinese Dictionary alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. YiXue Chinese Dictionary icon
     3 likes

    YiXue Chinese Dictionary is a comprehensive Chinese dictionary and learning assistant for Windows Phone.

    17 YiXue Chinese Dictionary alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone

    YiXue Chinese Dictionary Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Offline
    3.  Quiz
    4.  Quizzes
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  9. YiyaHanyu icon
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    The apps contains 300+ Real-life Dialogues,both in daily life and in business encounters.Yiyahanyu employs Speech recognition and evaluation, human-machine conversation and language skill practices including Listening, speaking, reading, writing.

    8 YiyaHanyu alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Free online dictionary with suggestions of words that start / end with searched character. Requires that you turn ad blockers off.

    13 YellowBridge alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    YellowBridge Features

    1.  Handwriting recognition
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