Dong Chinese

Learn characters through real etymology plus frequency-ordered reading practice.

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What it actually is

Shows you where characters actually come from — ancient forms, sound components, meaning components — instead of inventing mnemonics, then feeds you sentences and short media graded to what you already know. The character-origin data is genuinely scholarly and the free tier is generous. The interface is dense and does not hold your hand, so it suits self-directed learners more than beginners who want a guided path.

What it covers

  • Reading
  • Vocabulary
  • Writing

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