Turn your Chinese word lists into dictionary-style flashcards
Upload a PDF, slide deck, photo of a page or plain notes and get flashcards for characters, pinyin and meanings, with spaced repetition built in.
How dictionary-style Chinese flashcards work
Many Mandarin learners keep a Chinese dictionary open while they read, then want the same words drilled as Pleco-style Chinese dictionary flashcards for review. A printed or ready-made deck rarely matches the chapter you are on, so the more useful route is to start from the words you actually met.
- Cards built from your own word lists, slides or textbook photos
- Review scheduled with spaced repetition so weak words return sooner
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
- Plus adds unlimited generations and export to Anki or CSV
Built from your material
Add the vocabulary lists, textbook chapters or lecture slides you already use, and get cards that match your course instead of a generic word bank.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so review time goes to the characters that need it.
Photos of pages work
Snap a picture of a printed vocabulary page and the text is read with recognition, so you can skip retyping long lists.
How it works
Upload your source
Drop in a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or an image of a page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl pulls out terms and their meanings and builds flashcards you can edit before studying.
Review on a schedule
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki or CSV on Plus.
DeckOwl reads your own material and turns each term into a card, so the front can show a character or word and the back can hold its pinyin and meaning as written in your notes. Because the cards come from your sources, a list from your class or a photo of a textbook page becomes a deck in a few minutes.
Spaced repetition then decides what to review next, which matters for tones and characters that look alike. Keep sessions short and frequent rather than cramming one long list the night before a test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many words should I put on one flashcard?
Keep one term per card, such as a single word or character compound, with its pinyin and meaning on the back. Smaller cards are easier to recall and easier for spaced repetition to schedule.
Should I learn characters, pinyin or meanings first?
Most learners start by matching meaning to pinyin and then add characters once the sound is familiar. Mixing directions, such as character to meaning and meaning to character, helps recall in both reading and speaking.
Can I export these flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. CSV export is also included on Plus.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports require a paid plan.
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