Turn your Chinese vocab lists into printable flashcards
Upload a vocab sheet, slides or a photo of your notes and get flashcards with spaced repetition. PDF export for printing is included on Plus.
Why make your own printable Chinese word flashcards
Ready-made printable sheets rarely match the characters your teacher covered this week, so a printable Chinese word flashcards set built from your own material tends to be more useful. Start with the vocab list, chapter slides or notes you already have.
- Upload the exact vocab list from your course instead of a generic set
- Keep one word per card so you can test recognition and recall separately
- Use spaced repetition to review weak characters more often
- Print a PDF on Plus when you want paper cards for commuting or group study
Built from your material
Upload the vocab list your teacher handed out, a PDF of the textbook unit, or photos of your notebook pages.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so the characters you struggle with get more practice than the ones you already know.
Print or study anywhere
Study in the browser on the free plan. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export so you can print cards for class or a study group.
How it works
Upload your vocab
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text list or a photo of printed pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl pulls out the characters, pinyin and meanings and turns them into flashcards you can edit.
Study or print
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export a printable PDF on Plus.
Good cards put the character on one side and the pinyin and meaning on the other. Keep each card to one word, and add a short example sentence when a word has several meanings.
Once the cards exist, spaced repetition decides what you see next. Print the set for paper review, then return to the browser for timed recall before your next quiz.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Chinese vocabulary unit?
Most learners do better with 10 to 20 new words per session than with a long list. Split a large unit into several sets so you can review each one a few times.
Should Chinese flashcards show characters, pinyin and meaning on the same card?
Showing the character on the front and pinyin with meaning on the back works well for recall. Some learners also make reverse cards that test recognition from the English meaning.
Can I print my flashcards for free?
The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser but does not include exports. PDF export for printing is available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Does DeckOwl read photos of my vocab notes?
Yes, images are read with text recognition, so a photo of printed pages can become flashcards. Check the generated cards against the original before you study.
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