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Du Chinese vs LingQ: catalog facts
Du ChineseLingQ
Freemium

Free to try, with paid plans for full access to the library.

Freemium

Free sign-up, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.

Android, iOS, Web Web, Browser extension
  • Large library graded by level
  • Instant word lookup and grammar notes
  • Learning from real books, podcasts and shows
  • Tracks vocabulary as you read
  • Full library requires a paid plan
  • Focused on reading and listening rather than speaking or writing
  • Requires an account
  • Full use depends on a paid plan
Downloadable app, Web application Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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