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- New: create a practice set from a photo of a textbook page (in training setup, free practice mode) - Handwriting recognition got smarter, it now hints when character components are written in the wrong order - Improved the training setup and group management screens - Small fixes to stability and writing feedback
HanziDragon teaches Chinese characters through handwriting. One layer at a time — meaning, strokes, components, 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 components shown in distinct colors — color codes make the structure of each character more visible Write by hand the way you would on paper — HanziDragon reads your real freehand writing instead of checking strokes against fixed positions Practice from memory with gentle hints that fade as you improve Get feedback on what went wrong: stroke order, direction, stroke count, or a mixed-up component (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 Recognition runs entirely on your device — works offline, no account needed 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? support@hanzidragon.com