Make Chinese flashcards from the pages you already have
Upload your PDFs, slides, notes or photos of vocab pages and get flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule. No ready-made set hunting required.
Why build your own Chinese flashcards
Many learners of Mandarin end up with vocabulary spread across textbook scans, class slides and handwritten notes, and Chinese flashcards made from that material tend to stick better than generic decks. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then produces cards you can review with spaced repetition.
- Front and back pulled from your own vocabulary list rather than a generic deck
- Pinyin with tone marks copied as they appear in your source material
- Quizzes with explanations to test recall beyond simple flashcards
- Mind maps to group characters by radical, topic or chapter
Reads your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition, so a snapped textbook page works too.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so the characters you keep missing show up more often.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, notes file or a photo of a vocabulary page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl turns the text into flashcards, and you can also create quizzes and mind maps from the same material.
Study on a schedule
Review in the browser on the spaced repetition schedule, and export to Anki on the Plus plan.
If you came looking for a Quizlet-style ready-made deck, a set built from your own course usually fits better. Generic decks rarely match the characters, word lists or chapters your teacher uses, so generating cards from your own material keeps review aligned with what you will be tested on.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Chinese characters should I study each week?
There is no fixed number that works for everyone. Start with the characters from your current lesson, review them daily, and add new ones once the older cards feel reliable.
Should I learn pinyin before characters?
Many beginners learn pinyin first so they can pronounce words while they recognize characters. Many courses teach both together, so follow your class sequence and make flashcards for each.
Can I export my Chinese flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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