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MDBG
MDBG offers English-to-Chinese lookup with Mandarin Pinyin, character definitions, and translation tools.
About MDBG
MDBG is a free online English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English dictionary for people studying Mandarin. It offers Mandarin Pinyin lookup, character definitions, and search operators for narrowing results by Chinese, pinyin, or English. Dictionary content comes from CC-CEDICT.
Beyond dictionary lookup, the site lists tools for flashcards, quizzes, text annotation, Chinese text input, and written Chinese. It has separate Windows and macOS versions, and a mobile version is linked from the homepage. The site states that automated or scripted access is prohibited.
Key features
- English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English dictionary lookup
- Mandarin Pinyin lookup with or without tone numbers
- Wildcard, quoted-phrase, and exclusion search operators
- Look up all Chinese words in a pasted text
- Flashcards, quizzes, and text annotation tools
- Radical and stroke-based character lookup
Best for: Learners of Mandarin Chinese who need dictionary lookup with Pinyin pronunciation and character definitions.
Good for
- Described on the site as a free online dictionary
- The site states it is used in many schools and universities
- Dictionary content is sourced from the public CC-CEDICT dictionary
Watch out for
- The site states that automated or scripted access is prohibited
MDBG at a glance
- Website
- mdbg.net
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MDBG FAQ
Can I look up every Chinese word in a passage at once?
The word dictionary includes an option to look up all Chinese words in a text.
Do I need tone numbers to search by Pinyin?
No. Pinyin can be entered with or without tone numbers, such as ni3hao3 or nihao, and entries should be typed without spaces.
What can I do if my computer has no Chinese text input?
The site suggests using the 'Type Chinese' item from its menu.
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