Turn your own Chinese notes into flashcards for Australian classes
Upload the PDFs, slides, notes or photos you already study from, and get Chinese flashcards that come back for review at the right time.
Why generate your own Chinese flashcards
Studying Chinese in Australia often means working from a mix of textbook chapters, teacher slides and handwritten notes, so a generic deck rarely matches what is on your next test. If you were hoping for a ready-made set, you can instead make Chinese flashcards from the exact material you already study with, which keeps the vocabulary and phrasing aligned with your course.
- Upload textbook chapters, slides or notes in PDF, DOCX, PPTX or image form
- Review characters, pinyin and meanings before you start studying
- Study in the browser on the Free plan, with 3 generations per month
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan
Built from your material
Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides or handwritten notes and the flashcards match the vocabulary your class actually uses.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find hard come back sooner, and the ones you know move further apart so your study time goes to what you still need.
Photos of pages work
Take a picture of a worksheet or textbook page and text recognition reads it, so you do not have to retype characters and pinyin.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image of the page you are studying.
Review the cards
Check the characters, pinyin and meanings against your class notes and fix anything that looks off.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in the browser each day, and let spaced repetition decide which cards need another look.
Good cards are short and specific: one character or phrase on the front, with pinyin, meaning and a usage note on the back. Working from your own lesson pages also means you can add the characters your teacher highlighted and skip the ones you already know.
Spaced repetition is what makes the deck last beyond the week before an exam. Reviewing a little each day, with the hard cards returning more often, builds recall for characters and tones that tend to slip away if you cram them.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Chinese flashcards should I make for one lesson?
Start with the vocabulary from a single lesson, usually a dozen to two dozen words, and add more once those feel steady. Spaced repetition will bring back the cards you miss, so you do not need a huge deck to begin.
How do I practise Mandarin tones with flashcards?
Make cards for minimal pairs such as mā, má, mǎ and mà, and say each word aloud before you check the answer. Hearing the difference between tones on the back of the card helps you remember which one matches the meaning.
Can I export my Chinese flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month and does not include exports.
Can DeckOwl read photos of Chinese textbook pages?
Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload an image instead of typing it out. Check the recognised characters against your book, especially if the photo is blurry or handwritten.
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