Hanzi 4000

English Version
Zhōnghuá Zì Jīng (中华字经) is a classical Chinese text containing exactly 4,000 unique characters — covering the vast majority of characters used in modern everyday Chinese. This app turns that classic into an interactive learning experience.
Key features
Tap any Chinese character to instantly see its pinyin pronunciation, radical, stroke count, Chinese and English definitions, and common word examples. Everything is stored locally — no internet connection needed.
Toggle pinyin above each line to reinforce pronunciation. Switch on English translation to understand the meaning of each passage. Night mode makes it comfortable to read before bed.
Mark characters you already know and track your progress toward all 4,000. Climb the traditional Chinese scholar ranks — from Xiucai (秀才) all the way to Zhuangyuan (状元), the highest honour.
Perfect for

Overseas Chinese families teaching children Mandarin
English speakers learning Chinese systematically
Students wanting to build a strong character foundation
Adults filling gaps in their Chinese literacy

Free to use. No account required. Works offline.