Turn your Chinese reader chapters into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or photos of reader pages. DeckOwl pulls out the characters and vocabulary and builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Why a reader makes good flashcards
Most Chinese reader chapters introduce a long list of new characters and words, and the list grows with every unit. Turning each lesson into a Chinese reader flashcard set right after you read it keeps the vocabulary fresh instead of piling up until the exam.
- Cards are made from the exact pages you are reading, not from a generic word list.
- Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition, so you do not need a digital copy.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so harder characters come back more often.
- Anki and CSV export are available on Plus if you already study in another app.
Built from your reader
Upload the PDF, a scan or a photo of a page and get cards from the text in that lesson.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that suit how well you remember them, so new characters stick.
Study in the browser
Review on a laptop or phone without installing anything. Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan.
How it works
Upload your pages
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of the reader page.
Review the cards
Check the characters, pinyin and meanings DeckOwl generated, then keep the ones you want.
Study on a schedule
Work through the daily review queue so each lesson's vocabulary is repeated before you forget it.
Good cards pair the character with its pinyin and meaning, and sometimes a short example sentence from the reader. Seeing a word in the context your teacher used it makes it easier to recall and to recognize later in new texts.
The fastest way to start is to take the chapter you are reading now, generate cards from it, and study them for a few minutes each day. Free accounts get 3 generations per month, and Plus removes the limit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many new characters should I add per reader lesson?
Many learners find 10 to 20 new cards per session manageable and keep reviewing them daily. Start smaller if the lesson introduces a lot of new vocabulary at once.
Should I memorize characters on their own or as words?
Learn them as words whenever you can, because many Chinese words use two or more characters that change meaning when separated. Single characters still help when you start recognizing them in new text.
Can I export my reader flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Does DeckOwl read photos of reader pages?
Yes, images are read with text recognition, so a photo of a page can become flashcards. You can start free with no credit card needed.
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