2,280 characters · one story at a time

Learn every Chinese character, one story at a time

DeepChinese turns all 2,280 characters into memorable little stories — each one built from its components, with pinyin, stroke data and HSK decks to take you from first contact to fluent reading.

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First 500 characters free — no account needed.

2,280character panels
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HSK 1–9decks & word lists
中 / ENfull interface
Character stories

Every character has a story

Each of the 2,280 panels pairs a character with a short, vivid mnemonic built from its real components — so 王 isn't random strokes, it's one + two + scepter. Stories compose exactly the way characters do.

  • 2,280 panels in book order: from 一 (one) to the rarest graphs, each with pinyin, definition, strokes and frequency rank.
  • Component navigation: tap any component chip (§2, §5…) to jump straight to that building block.
  • Search everything: find characters by hanzi, pinyin — tone marks optional — English meaning or component name.
明
míng · bright
“Sun 日 plus moon 月 — when both shine, everything is bright.”
sun §108moon §112
Flashcards & Deep Drill

Drill it until it sticks

Build your own flashcard lists from any characters, then study with tap-to-flip cards. Preparing for an exam? HSK decks for levels 1–6 and 7–9 — both the 2021 HSK 3.0 and the classic standard — plus Deep Drill typing practice and HSK vocabulary.

  • Custom lists: bookmark any character into a list; per-list direction (meaning ↔ character) and shuffle.
  • Deep Drill typing: type the pinyin and meaning from memory, with per-deck settings.
  • HSK ready: bundled HSK word decks and level filters across the whole app.
好
Tap to reveal
hǎo · good3 / 5
Daily habit

A habit that survives busy weeks

Save favorites with one tap, get up to three gentle study reminders a day, and read the whole interface in English or Chinese. Your lists, favorites and progress stay on your device.

  • Favorites in one tap: heart any card or detail page; everything lives under Favorites.
  • Study reminders: up to three reminders per day, configurable in Settings.
  • Your language, your theme: English/中文 interface, light or dark appearance, and a choice of character style.
🔔 09:00 — time for 5 characters
🔔 18:00 — evening review
♥ Favorites 128 · Lists 6
DeepChinese Pro

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Prices may vary slightly by store and region. The first 500 panels are always free.

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  • 500 character panels
  • Stories, pinyin & components
  • Search & favorites
  • Flashcard lists
  • HSK decks (limited)
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€3.99 / month

was €10 — limited-time offer

Everything, unlocked.

  • All 2,280 character panels
  • All HSK decks, words & Deep Drill
  • Unlimited lists & reminders
  • English / 中文 interface
  • All future Pro features
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  • No renewals, ever
  • All future Pro features
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Frequently asked questions

On which platforms is DeepChinese available?

DeepChinese runs on Android, iOS and the web from a single codebase — install the mobile app or study right in your browser.

What's free and what needs Pro?

The first 500 character panels are free forever, with search, favorites and flashcard lists included. Monthly (€3.99), yearly (€29.99) or lifetime (€99.99) Pro unlocks all 2,280 panels plus every HSK deck and Deep Drill set.

How do the character stories work?

Every panel pairs a character with a short mnemonic built from its real components. Tap any component chip (like §2 or §5) to jump to that building block, so complex characters unfold into pieces you already know.

Where is my data stored?

Your favorites, flashcard lists, study settings and progress are stored on your own device. Nothing needs an account, and you can reset or remove local data from Settings at any time.

How do I manage or cancel Pro?

Subscriptions are handled by the store you bought them from (Google Play / App Store), so you can upgrade, restore or cancel there at any time. Web purchases are managed from Settings → Subscription inside the app.

How do I get support?

Use the Contact / Help section inside the app's menu to reach us — we read every message and use your feedback to shape new stories, decks and features.