Oxford English-Chinese Dictionaries

The most trusted and up-to-date dictionary app designed for English learners

Work and study made easier

Can't remember the English word for what you want to talk about? Simply go to OECD, type in the Chinese word and look up the English equivalents. There are also thematic illustrations to help extend your vocabulary.
 
Are you speaking English or Chinglish? Use OECD to make sure you are speaking idiomatic English. In Chinese we might say 'open a cheque' - OECD will help you say 'issue/write/draw/make out a cheque'.
 
Do you want to express yourself better? OECD will find the right word for you and add variety to your language - so that you can make a quick decision, drive a fast car (not 'a quick car'!), take swift action, go for a brisk walk, and wish your friend a speedy recovery.
 
Are you communicating effectively at work? Look up OECD to understand how words are used in different industries, and not get confused by words like customer, client and clientele, or security which may have different meanings in finance and law.
 

App features

Integrated search
Find words, phrases and examples in multiple dictionaries
Real-voice audio
British and American audio for words and sentences
Traditional and Simplified Chinese
Choose your preferred language setting
Jump search
Tap any word, label or cross reference to look them up instantly
Quick Access
Use Quick Access to jump to different parts of the entry
My View
Choose how much information appears in the dictionary
Bookmarks and notes
Save your own word lists, add notes, and record your learning status
Access anywhere
Even without internet


Our collection of dictionaries

Oxford Advanced Learner's English-Chinese Dictionary 10th edition
Oxford Learner's Thesaurus (English-Chinese edition)
Oxford Collocations Dictionary (English-Chinese 2nd edition)
Oxford Business English Dictionary (English-Chinese 2nd edition)
Oxford Idioms Dictionary (English-Chinese 2nd edition)
Oxford Phrasal Verbs Dictionary (English-Chinese 2nd edition)
Oxford American Dictionary (English-Chinese edition)

Why I like OECD

The OECD app really helps with my daily workflow both personally and professionally
By Leung Wai Ho – Mar 31, 2021
I've subscribed to the iOS OECD app since December 2019 after the dictionary users forum event. I've been convinced since then, in addition to my existing OALECD 7e and OALECD (8th). The OECD app really helps with my daily workflow both personally and professionally. It is especially true when the 'universal simple and full text search' finally made its way into the OECD app.
 
迄今最滿意的移動端牛津英漢詞典
By zeexuan – Apr 28, 2021
目前我用過最滿意的移動端牛津英漢詞典。訂閱中包含詞典種類多樣,釋義全面,非常適合有需要的英語學習者
 
Trustworthy dictionaries all in one single app
By Michael Leung HK – Apr 9, 2021
Look no further if you need a set of credible dictionaries always ready in hand. With the universal search function, all bundled dictionaries double as C-E dictionaries as well. As a long-term OALD series user, I’m glad that Oxford University Press (China) has always kept releasing new content and updating the app. Worth every dollar I have spent.
 
Best ENG to CHN Dictionaries!
By Jcsermon – Dec 24, 2019
I found this is the most comprehensive and detailed collection of English to Chinese dictionaries by far, featuring numerous very useful libraries such as thesaurus, phrasal verbs and idioms. Excellent Chinese definitions. Thank you!
 
Very useful
By Jullundur – Oct 22, 2018
Used many other dictionaries. This is the best so far. Loved it.
 

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FAQ

Yes, you can use your purchases on any iOS device without paying again. Please log in your devices with the same Apple ID that you have used to make your purchases. See https://support.apple.com/en-hk/HT211841

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Yes, on the device that you have made purchases, go to the app's Catalogue > OECD Member Zone, register as a member, then, on your other device, login your member email to activate your purchases.

Yes, on the device that you have made purchases, go to the app's Catalogue > OECD Member Zone, register as a member, then, on your other device, login your member email to activate your purchases.

Sorry, Family Sharing is not available.

The app works on phones and tablets running iOS 13 or above and Android 9 or above.

Sorry, not at the moment. We are hoping to develop a desktop version in the future.

Contact Us

For enquiries, please email dict.hk@oup.com.