Turn your own Chinese notes into flashcards instead of a printed set
Printed card sets cover someone else's word list. DeckOwl builds flashcards from the lesson sheets, slides or photos you already have, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition.
Why build your own Usborne-style Chinese flashcards
Parents and learners often start with a ready-made set of usborne chinese flashcards because the pictures and first words are easy to begin with. The limit is that a printed set only covers the words its publisher chose, and it will not match your class, your textbook or the characters your teacher used last week.
- Cards match your own lessons, textbook and teacher's word lists.
- Photos of handouts and whiteboards are read with text recognition.
- Spaced repetition moves difficult characters into more frequent review.
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a handout. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer gaps, so review time goes to the words you are actually losing.
Quizzes and mind maps too
The same material can become multiple choice, true or false, or short answer quizzes with explanations, plus mind maps of vocabulary groups.
How it works
Add your Chinese material
Upload the vocabulary list, textbook pages or class slides you are studying this week. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl creates front and back cards from your content. Check them and remove anything you do not need.
Study on a schedule
Review in the browser each day. The spaced repetition schedule decides which cards come up next.
A better fit is a deck made from the exact material you are learning. Upload the lesson sheet or photo of the board, and each card will hold a word from that lesson. You keep the visual style of a good flashcard while the content follows your course.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should a beginner make for Chinese?
Most beginner sets start with 50 to 100 words covering greetings, numbers, family and food. Build a new set from each lesson so the cards match what you are studying that week.
What should be on the front and back of a Chinese flashcard?
Put the character on the front and the pinyin with tone marks plus a short English meaning on the back. Say the word aloud when you flip the card so the tone is practiced, not just recognized.
Can I export my Chinese flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free way to try DeckOwl?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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