Turn your Chinese and English vocab lists into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a vocabulary page and get Chinese-English flashcards with spaced repetition. No credit card needed to start.
Why your own word lists make better Chinese English practice
Pairing each Hanzi character with its pinyin and English meaning is the core of Chinese English flashcards, and the cards only help if they match the words your class actually uses. Upload your textbook unit, a slide deck, or a photo of the vocabulary page, and DeckOwl builds the deck from that material.
- Character on the front, pinyin and English meaning on the back
- Photos of printed vocab pages read with text recognition
- Spaced repetition schedules review for the hardest words
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Characters, pinyin and meaning
Keep the character, its pinyin and the English gloss on each card so you practice both reading and recall.
Photos of word lists
Snap a page from your textbook or a printed vocab list, and text recognition pulls the entries into cards.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so new words move toward long-term memory without last-minute cramming.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, slides, plain-text notes or a photo of your vocab list.
Generate your cards
Each vocabulary entry becomes a flashcard, ready to study in the browser.
Study on a schedule
Spaced repetition brings back the words you find hardest on the days you need them most.
Single words are easier to remember when they come with a sentence from your course. If your teacher's notes include example sentences, keep them in the upload so the source context stays with the vocabulary you are studying.
Spaced repetition handles the review after that. Words you struggle with return more often, and the ones you know move to longer gaps, which suits characters that take many repetitions to stick.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Chinese vocabulary unit?
Splitting a unit into batches of 15 to 25 words is a practical starting point. Spaced repetition then brings each batch back over several days.
Should Chinese flashcards show characters or pinyin on the front?
Many learners start with the character on the front to practice recognition, then switch to English on the front once reading feels comfortable. Keeping pinyin on the back helps with pronunciation.
Can I export my Chinese English flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature: Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, starting at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start. Exports require Plus or Pro.
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