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Pleco
https://www.pleco.com
Overview
Pleco is the most trusted Chinese-English dictionary app, with handwriting and camera recognition that works offline — critical when you are in a Chinese factory or taxi without reliable internet. Type or photograph Chinese characters to get instant meanings, pinyin and example sentences.
Best for
Real-time Chinese lookup during factory visits and travel
Pricing
Free core; paid add-on dictionaries
Pros
- Works fully offline
- Camera OCR for signs and documents
- Industry-standard accuracy
Cons
- Not a sentence translator
- Paid add-ons for advanced dictionaries
- Phone app only