Chinese Character Counter

Free online tool to count Hanzi characters in any Chinese text. Instant, accurate, and free.

πŸ“ Enter Chinese Text

Paste or type your Chinese text below. The counter will instantly count all Chinese characters (Hanzi).

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πŸ’‘ How to Use the Chinese Character Counter

1. Paste or type your Chinese text into the text area above.

2. Click "Count Characters" to instantly analyze your text.

3. View results including total character count, unique characters, and estimated HSK level.

🎯 Who Uses This Tool?

β€’ Chinese Learners – Check how many Hanzi they encounter in reading materials

β€’ Teachers – Analyze text difficulty for classroom materials

β€’ Students – Estimate the vocabulary size of Chinese texts

β€’ Writers & Translators – Count characters for writing requirements

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❓ FAQ

What is a Chinese character counter?

A Chinese character counter is a tool that counts the number of Hanzi (Chinese characters) in a given text. It helps learners and teachers analyze text difficulty and vocabulary requirements.

How is this different from the Hanzi Test?

The Hanzi Test estimates how many Chinese characters you know, while this counter counts characters in a text. They complement each other: test your level, then count characters in texts you read.

Is the counter free to use?

Yes, 100% free with no registration. Count as much text as you need.