1. Chinese computing: http://www.pinyinjoe.com/pinyin/pinyin_setup.htm
2. Online dictionary:

• http://www.nciku.com/  (A fun and user-friendly site that allows you to look up the character using your own handwriting. Only simplified characters L)
• http://www.mdbg.net/chindict/chindict.php (Online two-way dictionary, translation, pinyin input, annotation, and many other tools)
• http://www.youdao.com/ (Great online dictionary with pronunciation and sentence examples)

 

4. Other learning tools

• http://www.archchinese.com/ (An online Chinese character learning tool with a rich set of features including animated stroke order for ALL characters, pronunciation, flashcards, radical tables, etc)
• http://vocaroo.com/ (Free online recording program)
• https://quizlet.com/
• https://www.lingq.com/zh-cn/learn-chinese-online/courses/ (Reading materials for learners at different levels)

 

5. Other resources 

• Best Chinese websites: https://chinesepod.com/
• http://www.clavisinica.com/resources.html
• http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/online2.htm

 

6. Apps for Chinese readings

• Du Chinese
• The Chairman’s Bao