Here are some online Chinese dictionaries (and their phone apps if applicable):
LINE Dictionary – Online Chinese dictionary provided by LINE, a phone messaging app. They feature a “Daily Expression” as well as some basic conversations you can listen to and read. (Originally: http://www.nciku.com/learning-center/ which redirects to the LINE Dictionary.)
Site Language: English
Type: iOS, Android, web
Products: Dictionary, phone messaging app
Product Languages: Simplified, English, pinyin
ChaZiDian – Literally, “Look up in dictionary,” a very comprehensive Chinese dictionary and portal that has Chinese to English, essay examples, and lots and lots of resources for students (all ages). I don’t think I would be able to use this site to its fullest capabilities since it is geared towards Chinese students who can already read and write. The site is incredibly intimidating to me.
Site Language: Simplified
Type: web-based
Products: Dictionary, portal to other educational resources (essays, articles, etc.)
Product Languages: Simplified
Yahoo! Taiwanese Dictionary – Again, an online dictionary for Taiwanese people. A portal to Yahoo! related content and information.
Site Language: Traditional
Type: web-based
Products: Dictionary, portal to other educational resources (essays, articles, etc.)
Product Languages: Traditional
