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Learn to write Chinese characters

Not just tap answers. Write real characters stroke by stroke and make them stick.

DragonLingo is a mobile app for learning to read and write Chinese characters. You practice real stroke order by hand, review with spaced repetition, and raise a dragon that grows as you learn.

Write a character now See how it works

On the way to Google Play App Store

Try it: write a character

Tap Animate to watch the strokes, then Practice to trace it yourself.

你 nǐ · you

Write, don't just tap

Reading apps skip the part that sticks

Most apps test whether you recognize a character. DragonLingo teaches your hand to produce it, the way you would on paper.

Recognition-only apps
Tap the right answer from four choices. You can pass a lesson without ever forming a stroke.

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DragonLingo
A guided stroke-order animation shows you the character, then you write it from memory by hand. That builds muscle memory.

Real stroke order, real handwriting

Every character starts with a stroke-order demo you can replay. Then the guides fade and you produce it yourself. Spaced repetition brings each character back right before you would forget it, so writing becomes second nature.

How DragonLingo works

Place yourself

A quick test starts you at the right level.

Learn a character

Watch the guided stroke-order demo.

Write it

Produce it from memory, by hand.

Review

Spaced repetition makes it stick.

Grow

Explore the map and raise your dragon.

DragonLingo vs recognition-only apps

What sets it apart

Feature	DragonLingo	Typical recognition-only app
Write characters by hand	Yes	No
Guided stroke-order practice	Yes	Rarely
Spaced-repetition review	Yes	Sometimes
Simplified and traditional	Both	Usually one
Mainland and Taiwan pinyin	Both	Usually one
Works offline	Yes	Often no
Free to learn	Yes	Varies

What you learn

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Characters and stroke order

Real hanzi, formed the correct way, one stroke at a time.

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Pinyin and pronunciation

Learn the sound of every character with audio, in Mainland or Taiwan pinyin.

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Reading real words

Move from single characters to everyday words and sentences.

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Simplified and traditional

Every character carries both forms, so you learn the system you need.

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Memory that lasts

Spaced repetition reviews each character right before you would forget it.

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A reason to come back

XP, daily streaks, quests, boss battles, and friend leaderboards keep it fun.

Your companion

Raise a dragon as you learn

Start with an egg. Every character you master helps your dragon grow. It gives progress a face, so a study habit feels like raising a friend, not grinding flashcards.

Egg Hatchling Young Adult Elder Celestial

More stages and levels are on the way.

See DragonLingo in action

Writing the Chinese character 你 stroke by stroke in DragonLingo

The dragon companion growing as you learn

Learning a character with pinyin and meaning

Spaced-repetition flashcard review with interval buttons

Boss battle with a countdown timer and combo streak

Frequently asked questions

Is DragonLingo free?+

Yes. Learning lessons are free. There are optional in-app items like gems and cosmetics, but you can learn and practice writing Chinese without paying.

Does DragonLingo teach stroke order?+

Yes. Every character is introduced with a guided stroke-order animation, then you write it from memory by hand on screen. Stroke order is the core of the app.

Simplified or traditional characters?+

Both. Every character includes simplified and traditional forms, plus Mainland and Taiwan pinyin, so you can learn the system you need.

How is it different from Duolingo?+

DragonLingo is writing-first. Instead of only tapping multiple-choice answers, you produce each character by hand with real stroke order, which builds muscle memory that reading-only apps skip.

What level does it cover?+

It starts at complete beginner, currently covering CEFR A1 to A2, with more levels on the way. A quick placement test puts you at the right starting point. Content is drawn from the Contemporary Chinese Course series.

Does it work offline?+

Yes. Lessons work offline, so you can practice writing characters without a connection.

What platforms is it on?+

DragonLingo is built for Android and iOS. It is coming soon to Google Play and the App Store.

Write your first Chinese character

DragonLingo is launching soon on Android and iOS. Try the writing demo above, then check back to download.

Coming soon to Google Play and App Store