Turn your Chinese word lists into flashcards with AI
Upload a vocabulary sheet, slides or a photo of class notes. DeckOwl pulls out the words and builds flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.
Why build your own set
Pre-made decks can cover common vocabulary, but your class uses its own lessons, characters and word lists. A Chinese words flashcards set made from your textbook chapter or teacher's slides matches what you will actually be tested on.
- Use the exact vocabulary from your course materials
- Add photos of handwritten word lists using text recognition
- Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations per month
- Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan if you prefer another app
Built from your own material
Upload PDFs, PowerPoint slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages. Text recognition reads handwritten or printed characters from images.
Spaced repetition schedule
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know drift further out, so new characters stay in memory instead of being crammed once.
Flashcards plus quizzes
Turn the same word list into multiple choice or short answer quizzes with explanations to check reading and meaning.
How it works
Upload your word list
Add a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, notes file or a photo of your textbook vocabulary page.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl creates cards with the characters, pinyin and meaning from your material, ready to review.
Study on a schedule
Review each day in the browser. The spaced repetition schedule decides which words you see next.
Start with the words from the current unit and keep older units in rotation. Spaced repetition handles the review timing, so you spend your time on the characters you keep missing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many new Chinese words should I study in one session?
Many learners find 10 to 20 new words per session easier to review consistently than a long list. Group them by lesson or theme so related characters appear together.
Should Chinese characters and pinyin go on the same card?
Putting characters on the front and pinyin with meaning on the back works well for reading practice. Reviewing in both directions also helps with recall when you only see the English meaning.
Can I export my Chinese flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included with the Plus plan, which also covers PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser without exports.
How many generations do I get for free?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month gives you unlimited generations.
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