Resources

Discover our free online tools to learn, write, and explore the Chinese language. Dictionary, name translator, writing grid generator, text analyzer, and character decomposer: everything you need to make progress in Chinese.

Chinese Dictionary

Look up the translation of Chinese words (in characters or pinyin, e.g., ni3hao3) or French. Based on the CC-CEDICT dictionary enriched and translated into French (over 115,000 entries), it displays characters and pinyin pronunciation.

Open the dictionary

Chinese Name

Transcribe your first or last name in Chinese characters based on its pronunciation, choosing the gender and original language. You get the pinyin, the meaning of the characters, and the option to generate calligraphy.

Transcribe my name

Writing Grid

Create writing grids in A4 format — 米字格 (Mizige), 田字格 (Tianzige), or empty square — with your choice of font. The tool generates a downloadable PDF to print and practice character strokes.

Create a grid

Chinese Text Analyzer

Evaluate the difficulty of a Chinese text based on character thresholds (Belassen LV3 to LV1 lists and Junda frequency list). Each character is color-coded according to your level — active, passive, or out-of-threshold — to determine if the text is suitable for a learner.

Analyze a text

Character Decomposer

Generate stroke-by-stroke decomposition of a Chinese character, with arrows indicating the order and direction of strokes. Customize the size and background, then download the resulting image.

Decompose a character

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Chinese course

Level 1 · Beginner

A clear, structured method to get started in Mandarin.

Units 1 to 5 — freeLessons, exercises and assessments, full access.
🔓Units 6 to 10 — open accessThe course to read, without exercises or assessments. No login needed.
Start for freeImmediate access to level 1

The HanWen Shop

Quality Chinese craftsmanship, shipped from France

Personalised Chinese seal

Personalised seal

Your name or a symbol, drawn then hand-carved in stone.

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Hanfu, traditional Chinese clothing

Hanfu

Traditional Chinese robes, from the Tang and Song dynasties to modern styles.

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Chinese painting and calligraphy supplies

Painting & calligraphy

Brushes, Xuan paper, ink and stones: the Four Treasures of the Study.

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🇫🇷 A shop based in France