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MDBG Chinese Dictionary
Best free web dictionary
Last verified: Jul 1, 2026
MDBG is the go-to web dictionary for Chinese learners and translators. Search by Chinese characters, pinyin, or English. Results include definitions, measure words, HSK levels, and example sentences. The character decomposition tool helps you understand how complex characters are built.
Pros
- ✓Free and comprehensive
- ✓Character decomposition
- ✓HSK levels shown
Cons
- −Web only
- −Less polished than Pleco app