Free English / Chinese (Simplified) Online Dictionary Plus More
In China taking language classes and was getting tired of flipping through the dictionary. Searched for an on-device solution and first found software for about $50 then found an even better website called nciku.com. Despite the improbable name, it's a really useful site for those of us who are not fluent in both English and Chinese.
m.nciku.com is the quick and dirty mobile site and can translate either way. Gives English phonetic, Chinese Pinyin, and Chinese Simplified characters. There's also an option to show the words used properly in sentences.
nciku.com is the full site with a lot more features, here's a couple: 1) ability to write the Chinese character and have that translated, 2) free online lessons for two hours a week, and 3) online learning plans to follow.
I've found these sites to be extremely well done AND free. Can't beat that!
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