Chinese Character Web API
Overview
Chinese character definitions and pronunciations
Chinese Character Web is a dictionaries API. It needs no API key. It is served over plain HTTP and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- No
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Dictionaries
Questions
Does the Chinese Character Web API need an API key?
No. The Chinese Character Web API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the Chinese Character Web API from the browser?
Not directly. The Chinese Character Web API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the Chinese Character Web API support HTTPS?
The Chinese Character Web API is listed as HTTP only, so avoid sending secrets to it.
What are alternatives to the Chinese Character Web API?
Other Dictionaries APIs include Oxford, Wordnik, Collins, Synonyms, Free Dictionary.
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