HanziDragon: Chinese Writing
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Description
HanziDragon teaches Chinese characters through handwriting. One layer at a time — meaning, strokes, radicals, words — without overwhelming you.
Currently based on HSK 3.0, with 950+ characters covering levels 1, 2 and 3. Each character unfolds in stages. You meet it, learn what it means, watch it being written, then write it yourself — gradually, layer by layer.
How it works
Watch the stroke order, with radicals shown in distinct colors — color codes make the structure of each character more visible
Trace the character, then write it from memory with gentle hints
Get feedback if you mix up similar radicals (like 日 and 月)
Explore compound words and pinyin through matching exercises
Each character is practiced and reviewed enough times to actually stick — without rushing.
Two modes
Guided Path — work through characters in order, lesson by lesson
Open Practice — pick your own characters, exercise types, and pace
Try any level
The free version gives you 40 characters from each HSK level 1-3 (120 total), so beginners and intermediate learners both find practice that fits.
What's included
950+ characters covering HSK 3.0 levels 1–3
Native speaker audio
Apple Pencil support, optimized for iPad
iCloud progress sync between iPhone and iPad
Simplified Chinese characters (简体字)
Pro
Subscription required to unlock the full library. More HSK levels are coming — content preparation takes time, but Pro subscribers will get them as they're released, at no extra cost.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
A note from the makers
We made HanziDragon because we wanted to find a way to learn Chinese characters without cognitive overload — one that respects how the brain actually absorbs new information. From the makers of Robokana, a similar app for Japanese kanji.
Questions or feedback? [email protected]