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Upload your Chinese course PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages. DeckOwl turns them into flashcards with spaced repetition, so you study the characters you actually need.

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Why a custom set beats a generic download

Instead of hunting for a generic Tuttle Chinese flashcards PDF, you can build one from the pages you already have. A downloadable set covers a fixed word list, while your course may introduce different characters, radicals and tone drills each week.

Cards follow your own textbook or class material, not a fixed list.
Characters, pinyin and tones can appear on the same card for practice.
Spaced repetition focuses your time on the items you keep missing.
Export to PDF or Anki is included in the Plus plan.

Example Chinese vocabulary and tone flashcards

你好 (nǐ hǎo): what does it mean?Hello. It is a general greeting that works at any time of day.

谢谢 (xièxie): what does it mean?Thank you. A common reply is 不客气 (bú kèqi), meaning you are welcome.

学生 (xuéshēng): what does it mean?Student. It combines 学 (study) and 生 (person), so it means someone who studies.

What does the radical 氵 (water) signal in characters like 河 and 游?Water-related meaning. 河 (hé) means river and 游 (yóu) means to swim.

Which tone is marked on 学 (xué)?Second tone, a rising tone that sounds like a question, marked with ˊ over the vowel.

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Built from your material

Use your own textbook pages, handouts or lecture slides so the cards match what your class covers.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know fade into longer review gaps.

Study in the browser

Start on the free plan with no credit card and study right away. PDF export is available on Plus.

How it works

Upload your pages

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a page. Text in images is read automatically.

Review the flashcards

Check the generated cards for characters, pinyin and meanings, and edit anything that looks off.

Study on a schedule

Practice a little each day and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you find hardest.

Start by uploading the chapter or handout you are studying. DeckOwl reads the text, including text in photos, and creates cards with the character or term on the front and the pinyin and meaning on the back. Reviewing them in short daily sessions keeps the vocabulary in memory.

If you need a file for printing or another app, Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan stays in the browser, which is enough for checking your progress and practicing before an exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Chinese characters should I study each day?

A small daily batch of new characters works better than one large weekly session. Reviewing them over several days helps them move into long-term memory.

What is the best way to use Chinese flashcards?

Say the pinyin and tone aloud before you flip the card, then write the character once or twice. Spend the most time on cards you miss, since those need the most review.

Can I download my Chinese flashcards as a PDF?

PDF export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Can I try DeckOwl without paying?

Yes, no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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