Study Chinese vocabulary with flashcards made from your notes
Upload the lesson materials you already have and get flashcards for characters, pinyin and meanings, scheduled so you review them just before you forget.
Why flashcards suit learning Chinese
Characters, tones and new vocabulary pile up quickly, so a learning Chinese flashcards app that repeats cards at the right intervals keeps them from fading between classes.
- Separate cards for characters, pinyin with tone marks and English meanings
- Tone pairs like mā and mǎ kept side by side so you notice the difference
- Decks built from your own lesson slides and notes, not generic word lists
- Reviews scheduled by spaced repetition so old vocabulary stays active
Reads your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or notes. Photos of textbook pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you find hard come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so study time goes to what you need.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same lesson into multiple choice, true or false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or map how characters and words connect.
How it works
Upload your lesson
Add a PDF of your textbook chapter, a slide deck or a photo of your handwritten vocabulary list.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl builds flashcards from the text it finds, so you can review the characters and words your class actually covers.
Review on a schedule
Study in the browser for free, and let spaced repetition decide when each card comes back.
Flashcards work best when each card tests one thing. Make separate cards for the character, its pinyin with tone marks and its meaning, then quiz yourself in both directions so you can read a word and also recall it when you need to say it.
Build a new deck from each lesson rather than one giant list. Small, current decks keep reviews manageable and match how your course moves through the material.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Chinese vocabulary unit?
Most learners do well with 15 to 30 new cards per session. Add cards in small batches so spaced repetition can keep up with the reviews.
Should I learn characters or pinyin first?
Start with pinyin so you can say words aloud, and add characters as you go. Reading builds on the same vocabulary, so the two grow together.
Does the free plan let me export my cards?
No, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser, but no exports. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are part of Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Is there a discount for students?
Yes, students get 40% off with a school email. You can start without a credit card.
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