DimSum Chinese Tools

Learning a new language might pose its difficulties, especially when it comes to one that uses a writing system different from what you're accustomed with.

However, using the right tools could prove more than useful in such situations, and DimSum Chinese Tools is one such application. It aims at helping you to easily learn Chinese by means of flashcards and quizzes.

An integrated dictionary is available in the program, offering assistance every time you need to access more info on the meaning of a word or details on the phrases in which it can be used.

With this piece of software, you can learn more on the manner in which characters in Chinese are formed and how they can be combined, as well as on the meaning of each character or character combinations.

Words in Chinese can be written with as little as one stroke, but there are also characters that include over a dozen of them, and learning more on how strokes combine to form words can help you learn the language easier.

DimSum Chinese Tools has been designed to simplify the process of learning Chinese by providing you with a set of flashcards that offer not only a look at a character, but also info on its pronunciation, and on its meaning (its English translation, that is).

You can choose to view a succession of flashcards in a slideshow, but you can also switch between cards by using the set of buttons situated on the upper-right side of the app's window, in the “Flashcards” tab.

You can always test the progress you've made in learning Chinese by taking quizzes, accessible from the “Flashcards” tab, with several thousands cards included in the app right from the start.

In conclusion, DimSum Chinese Tools can easily prove a reliable companion when trying to learn Chinese, as it includes a comprehensive dictionary, pronunciation indications, and means to test the knowledge you have already accumulated.